Plato in english
Plate
pronunciation: pleɪt part of speech: noun
pronunciation: pleɪt part of speech: noun
In gestures
plato1 = dish [dishes, -pl.] ; plate ; platter ; plateful.
Example: She put the dishes in the sink, locked the balcony door, found her purse, and sallied forth.Example: To make it even easier on you, we will provide plates, forks, napkins, cups and even candles for your party.Example: Hard drives typically have several platters which are mounted on the same spindle.Example: Louis was such a gourmand, that he would eat at a sitting four platefuls of different soups, a whole pheasant, a partridge, a plateful of salad.more:
» carro de los platos sucios = dirty-dish cart .
Example: She put her empty cup in the dirty-dish cart, and mounted on the wings of a pure and ingenuous elation the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.» con los ojos como platos = wide-eyed ; goggle-eyed .
Example: I see myself as having the soul of a wide-eyed wanderer when in fact I'm a homebody, destined to see the world simply through the eyes of my friends. Example: Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare goggle-eyed at the television -- they are actually learning about the world.» fregar los platos = do + the washing-up ; wash + the dishes ; wash up ; do + the dishes .
Example: As it was me who did the washing-up I didn't put up too much resistence. Example: The children were shown pictures of a figure washing dishes, washing a car, and washing clothes and stated whether they considered the activity work or not. Example: After washing up clean the sink and taps and remember to disinfect these regularly. Example: 'The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes,' Agatha Christie once said = "El mejor momento para planificar el argumento de un libro es mientras estás fregando los platos", dijo Agatha Christie una vez.» lavado de platos = dishwashing .
Example: This package contains a handbook explaining how to make laundering, cleaning, and dishwashing easier.» lavar los platos = wash + the dishes ; wash up ; do + the washing-up ; do + the dishes .
Example: The children were shown pictures of a figure washing dishes, washing a car, and washing clothes and stated whether they considered the activity work or not. Example: After washing up clean the sink and taps and remember to disinfect these regularly. Example: As it was me who did the washing-up I didn't put up too much resistence. Example: 'The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes,' Agatha Christie once said = "El mejor momento para planificar el argumento de un libro es mientras estás fregando los platos", dijo Agatha Christie una vez.» pagar los platos rotos = carry + the can ; pick up + the pieces ; take + the heat ; take + the fall for + Nombre ; take + the rap .
Example: It would be a gross injustice if the intelligence agencies were now to carry the can for a war built on such slender foundations. Example: The standards of education in the UK are woefully low leaving employers to often pick up the pieces. Example: It seems a bit unfair, though, for Clausen to take all of the heat while her underlings escape unscathed. Example: Sometimes this procedure is used to find a scapegoat or underling to take the fall for high muck-a-mucks. Example: He might be as guilty as sin, but he will sometimes get away with murder; or even let somebody else take the rap for him.» plato bandeja = charger .
Example: Chargers were used as bottom plates on which bowls or other dishes with food were placed.» plato de cristal = glass plate .
Example: These glass plates come in a set of four, each one decorated with a bold and brilliant flower pattern.» plato de papel = paper plate .
Example: If you have runny nail polish, pour some onto a paper plate, add a bit of flour and stir it up with something like a toothpick.» plato de plástico = picnic plate .
Example: This, I supposed, was the reason they were eating off picnic plates using plastic cutlery and drinking from flimsy plastic beaker.» plato de un solo uso = disposable plate .
Example: Tableware consists of disposable plates, forks, knives, napkins & serving utensils.» plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate .
Example: Tableware consists of disposable plates, forks, knives, napkins & serving utensils.» plato giratorio = turntable .
Example: If you happen to have a couple of turntables lying around the house, we've got the perfect project for you this weekend.» plato lleno = plateful .
Example: Louis was such a gourmand, that he would eat at a sitting four platefuls of different soups, a whole pheasant, a partridge, a plateful of salad.» platos precocinados = baked goods .
Example: Growing use of fridges and freezers and of ovens has created demand for frozen foods and baked goods.» platos sucios = washing-up .
Example: He always puts all the washing-up in the sink and leaves it until he needs to use the sink again.» plato sucio = dirty dish .
Example: If you want Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings but without the fuss and dirty dishes, here is a list of alternative dining options.» rebañar el plato = mop up plate .
Example: With this recipe your beef casserole won't go wrong, and it needs no accompaniment except for lots of crusty bread to mop up the plate!.» recoger los platos rotos = pick up + the pieces ; sort out + the mess .
Example: The standards of education in the UK are woefully low leaving employers to often pick up the pieces. Example: The new governement has set itself the task of sorting out the mess that Labour have created.» reunión en la que cada persona trae un plato para compartir = potluck .
Example: By organizing a potluck, a teacher provides students with an opportunity to use English in an informal setting and to learn about their classmates' cultures.» sacar los pies del plato = break out of + the box .
Example: I guess he should just break out of the box every once and a while and do something footloose and fancy-free.» secar los platos = dry off + dishes .
Example: Keep kitchen towels near your sink and cooking area to wipe up spills, dry off dishes and to clean surfaces.plato2 = entry ; course.
Example: The average BYOB restaurant's menu is priced $5 to $10 higher per entry to make up for the loss of beverage sales.Example: In Spain, the midday meal is the largest meal of the day, usually with multiple courses.more:
» Comida + de dos platos = two course + Comida .
Example: The price includes two course lunch plus coffee.» comida de dos platos y postre = three-course meal .
Example: When you've had a long day, and don't have the energy to prepare a three course meal or for those unexpected guests that drop in without a minute to spare, here's a quick meal to serve.» comida de tres platos = three-course meal .
Example: When you've had a long day, and don't have the energy to prepare a three course meal or for those unexpected guests that drop in without a minute to spare, here's a quick meal to serve.» plato consistente = hearty dish .
Example: This is a classic American dish, the perfect hearty dish for a chilly night, and well-matched by a pleasantly bitter frisee salad.» plato fuerte = main dish ; strong point ; entrée [Especialmente en los Estados Unidos] ; main entrée ; main course ; hearty dish .
Example: Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts. Example: One of the strong points of the DIALOG service is the documentation. Example: It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree. Example: At least 20 different main entree items, side entree items and appetizers will be made available to taste. Example: No matter how stuffed you are after the main course you always have room for a little dessert. Example: This is a classic American dish, the perfect hearty dish for a chilly night, and well-matched by a pleasantly bitter frisee salad.» plato nacional, el = national dish, the .
Example: Barbecue beef brisket is the national dish of the Republic of Texas.» plato preparado = ready meal .
Example: We all succumb to ready meals occasionally -- but most would draw the line at serving them at dinner parties.» plato principal = entrée [Especialmente en los Estados Unidos] ; main entrée ; main course .
Example: It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree. Example: At least 20 different main entree items, side entree items and appetizers will be made available to taste. Example: No matter how stuffed you are after the main course you always have room for a little dessert.» primer plato = side entrée .
Example: At least 20 different main entree items, side entree items and appetizers will be made available to taste.» primer y segundo plato = main dish .
Example: Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts.» segundo plato = a little something on the side ; entrée [Especialmente en los Estados Unidos] ; main entrée ; main course .
Example: For a man who has created a nearly perfect life for himself, what harm could there be if he discreetly indulges in a little something on the side?. Example: It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree. Example: At least 20 different main entree items, side entree items and appetizers will be made available to taste. Example: No matter how stuffed you are after the main course you always have room for a little dessert.plato3 = chainring.
Example: If you're sitting on your bike, the shifter on your left controls shifting over the chainrings.more:
» plato de presión del embrague = pressure plate .
Example: The whirring sound is more than likely the pressure plate.plato4 = clay pigeon.
Example: This voucher permits you to shoot at 60 clay pigeons, with cartridges and hearing protection under the supervision of your clay pigeon shooting instructor.more:
» tiro al plato = clay pigeon shooting .
Example: This voucher permits you to shoot at 60 clay pigeons, with cartridges and hearing protection under the supervision of your clay pigeon shooting instructor.plató5
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» plató de exteriores = backlot .
Example: In modern filmmaking, many productions film on location, away from the backlots of Hollywood.