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1. a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food.
The elegant china dish was carefully placed on the table to serve the dessert course.
El plato de porcelana elegante fue colocada con cuidado en la mesa para servir el curso de postres.
2. a particular item of prepared food.
The chef carefully placed the roasted chicken dish on the table, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
El chef colocó con cuidado el plato de pollo asado en la mesa, adornado con hierbas frescas y rodajas de limón.
3. the quantity that a dish will hold.
The recipe calls for a dish of four servings, so we'll need to adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly.
La receta requiere un plato para cuatro personas, por lo que necesitaremos ajustar las cantidades de ingredientes en consecuencia.
4. a very attractive or seductive looking woman.
5. directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation.
The satellite communications company installed a large dish on the rooftop to receive signals from orbiting spacecraft.
La empresa de comunicaciones por satélite instaló un gran plato en la azotea para recibir señales desde los espaciales orbitantes.
6. an activity that you like or at which you are superior.
She's been known to dish out impressive lines on the tennis court, earning her the nickname "Ace" among her friends.
Ella ha sido conocida por dar golpes impresionantes en la pista de tenis, lo que le valió el apodo "As" entre sus amigos.
plate
noun
1. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands.
The pitcher wound up and threw a fastball to the plate, hoping to strike out the opposing team's star hitter.
El lanzador se preparó y lanzó un fastball a la placa, con la esperanza de golpear al estelar bateador del equipo rival.
2. a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic.
The chef carefully placed the delicate sauce-covered filet mignon onto a silver plate to serve at the fine dining restaurant.
El chef colocó cuidadosamente el filete de mignon cubierto de salsa delicada en un plato de plata para servir en el restaurante de alta gastronomía.
3. a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper).
The comic book featured a beautiful plate of artwork on every page, showcasing the artist's talent.
El cómic presentaba una hermosa placa de arte en cada página, destacando el talento del artista.
4. dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten.
The waiter carefully placed the plate in front of me, and I dug into the delicious pasta dish.
El camarero colocó con cuidado el plato enfrente de mí y yo me sumergí en el delicioso plato de pasta.
5. the quantity contained in a plate.
The buffet offered a generous plate of appetizers, including spinach and artichoke dip, mini quiches, and meatballs.
El bufé ofreció un plato generoso de aperitivos, que incluía salsa de espinacas y alcachofa, quiches miniatura y albóndigas.
6. a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly.
The tectonic plate beneath the city was slowly moving northward, causing subtle changes in the landscape over time.
El plato tectónico que se encontraba debajo de la ciudad estaba moviéndose lentamente hacia el norte, provocando cambios sutiles en el paisaje con el tiempo.
7. the thin under portion of the forequarter.
The butcher carefully trimmed the plate from the beef carcass to create tender steaks.
El carnicero cuidadosamente despiezó la placa del carro de buey para crear chuletas suaves.
8. a main course served on a plate.
The chef carefully plated the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for the special dinner guests.
El chef cuidadosamente plato el pollo asado con papas cocidas y verduras al vapor para los invitados especiales de la cena.
9. any flat platelike body structure or part.
The geologist examined the plate of basalt rock to determine its composition and age.
El geólogo examinó la placa de roca de basalto para determinar su composición y edad.
10. the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube.
The cathode ray tube's plate was carefully adjusted to ensure optimal performance of the television set.
La placa del tubo de rayo catódico fue ajustada cuidadosamente para asegurar el rendimiento óptimo del aparato de televisión.
11. a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded.
The photographer carefully placed the photographic plate onto the camera's back to capture the perfect shot of the sunset.
El fotógrafo colocó con cuidado la placa fotográfica en la parte posterior de la cámara para capturar la toma perfecta del atardecer.
12. structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage.
The engineer carefully designed the reinforced concrete plate to withstand the immense weight of the building's upper floors.
El ingeniero diseñó con cuidado la lámina de hormigón reforzado para soportar el peso inmenso de los pisos superiores del edificio.
13. a shallow receptacle for collection in church.
During the Sunday service, the priest instructed the congregation to place their offerings on the plate at the front of the sanctuary.
Durante el servicio dominical, el sacerdote instruyó a la congregación para colocar sus ofrendas en la placa situada al frente del santuario.
14. a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners).
The tank's armor plate was designed to withstand direct hits from enemy fire, providing maximum protection for the crew.
La placas de blindaje del tanque fueron diseñadas para resistir impactos directos desde el fuego enemigo, brindando protección máxima al equipo.
15. a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth.
After losing several teeth in an accident, John was fitted with a plate to restore his smile and improve his ability to chew and speak.
Después de perder varios dientes en un accidente, Juan se le ajustó una placa para restaurar su sonrisa y mejorar su capacidad para masticar y hablar.
