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"Cubiertos" is a form of "cubiertos", a plural noun which is often translated as "silverware". "Platos" is a form of "plato", a noun which is often translated as "plate". Learn more about the difference between "cubiertos" and "platos" below.
los cubiertos(
koo
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byehr
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tohs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (general)
a. silverware (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Por favor, ayúdame a poner la mesa. Trae los cubiertos.Please, help me set the table. Bring the silverware.
b. flatware (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Al comprar cubiertos, elija los que sirvan como complemento para su juego de platos.When buying flatware, choose it to complement your dinnerware.
c. cutlery
Queremos que esta comida sea una ocasión muy especial, así que compraremos un juego de cubiertos enchapados en plata.We want this meal to be a very special occassion, so we'll buy a set of silver plated cutlery.
cubierto, el cubierto
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (overlaid)
a. covered
Su escritorio estaba totalmente cubierto de papeles.Her desk was completely covered with papers.
3. (weather)
a. overcast
El cielo estaba cubierto; iba a llover de un momento a otro.The sky was overcast; it was going to rain at any moment.
a. filled
Gracias por su solicitud, pero el puesto ya ha sido cubierto.Thank you for your application, but the position has already been filled.
5. (interior)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
6. (tableware)
a. piece of flatware (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Había seis cubiertos a cada lado del plato.There were six pieces of flatware on either side of the plate.
b. piece of cutlery
Los cubiertos que deben usarse primero en una comida son los que están más alejados del plato.The pieces of cutlery to be used first in a meal are the farthest from the plate.
c. place setting
Un buen camarero sabe que el primer cubierto que debe ponerse en un banquete es el de la silla a las 12 en punto.A good waiter knows that the first place setting of a banquet must be laid at the 12 o'clock chair.
el plato(
plah
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (vessel)
2. (meal)
3. (contents)
a. clay pigeon
Tiro al plato es una de las competencias principales del tiro deportivo.Clay pigeon shooting is one of the main sport shooting competitions.
