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platillo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cymbal noun A round, flat metal plate that produces a sharp ringing crash when struck, used in drum kits and orchestras.
  • dish noun A shallow container used for serving or holding food.
  • saucer noun A small, shallow dish that a cup sits on, often used to catch drips.
  • scale noun The size, extent, or proportion of something, especially compared to something else.

Senses

platillo is used for these senses in English:

  • cymbal (percussion instrument) A concave plate of metal, usually brass or bronze, that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.
  • dish (metonym) A specific type of prepared food.
  • saucer A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
  • scale Either of the pans, trays, or dishes of a balance or scales.

dish — full definition

  1. noun A shallow container used for serving or holding food.
  2. noun A particular type of prepared food.
  3. noun A curved, bowl-shaped antenna used to receive signals.
  4. verb To serve food, especially onto plates.
  5. verb Informal: to share gossip or personal details.

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