How to Say “Entrée” in Spanish

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plato principal
/plato pɾinθipal/from spelling rules
The English phrase entrée is translated into Spanish as plato principal.
Meaning: dish served before the main course of a meal (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some regions, particularly Mexico, you may encounter the formal expression plato fuerte. In Peru and Chile, the term plato de fondo is used to mean main dish.

How do you pronounce it?

/plato pɾinθipal/

Did you know?

  • The word plato descends from the Ancient Greek word platús, meaning 'broad'.
  • The term plato principal is a false friend for English speakers because 'entrée' means the starter in the US but the main course in France and Spanish-speaking countries.

Examples in context

  • El plato principal de hoy es filete de res con verduras.
    The main dish of today is beef steak with vegetables.
  • El plato de fondo más famoso de la región es el ceviche.
    The most famous main dish of the region is ceviche.
  • Quiero probar el plato principal de la carta.
    I want to try the main dish of the menu.

Example conversation

Javier and María are looking at a menu in a restaurant.

  1. Javier

    Mira, hay muchas opciones para el plato principal.
    Look, there are many options for the main course.
  2. María

    Es verdad, yo quiero la pasta.
    That's true, I want the pasta.
  3. Javier

    ¿Vas a pedir una entrada primero, María?
    Are you going to order an appetizer first, María?
  4. María

    No, solo quiero mi plato principal.
    No, I only want my main course.

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