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"Plato" is a form of "plato", a noun which is often translated as "plate". "Cuchillo" is a noun which is often translated as "knife". Learn more about the difference between "cuchillo" and "plato" below.
el cuchillo(
koo
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chee
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yoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (tableware)
a. knife
Ryan puso la mesa con platos, tenedores, cuchillos y cucharas.Ryan set the table with plates, forks, knives, and spoons.
3. (sewing)
a. gore
La costurera decidió ponerle unos cuchillos a la falda.The seamstress decided to add a few gores to the skirt.
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.
