plato caliente
/plato kaljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot dish" is translated into Spanish as plato caliente.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of plato (dish/plate) and caliente (hot).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, use platos calientes. Both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
Did you know?
- Because plato comes from the Ancient Greek platús, it shares a common ancestor with the English word 'platitude'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'main dish' of a meal is called the plato fuerte, which literally means 'strong plate'.
- Spanish uses the word plato to refer to both the physical ceramic object and the specific meal or recipe being served.
Examples in context
- Hoy preparé un guiso caliente delicioso.Today, I made a delicious hot stew.
- Ella siempre sirve una comida caliente y reconfortante.She always serves a hot and comforting meal.
- El chef sirvió un plato caliente.The chef served a hot dish.
- Ten cuidado con este plato caliente.Be careful with this hot dish.
- Prefiero un plato caliente en invierno.I prefer a hot dish in winter.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- MaríaMateo, ¿dónde está el plato caliente?Mateo, where is the hot dish?
- MateoEstá sobre la mesa, María.It is on the table, María.
- MaríaGracias, voy a servir la comida.Thank you, I am going to serve the food.
- MateoUsa un guante para el plato caliente.Use a glove for the hot dish.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caliente, plato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
