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"Cuenco" is a noun which is often translated as "earthenware bowl", and "plato hondo" is a noun which is often translated as "soup dish". Learn more about the difference between "cuenco" and "plato hondo" below.
el cuenco(
kwehng
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (container)
a. earthenware bowl
En el gabinete de la cocina había platos de cerámica y cuencos.In the kitchen cabinet there were china dishes and earthenware bowls.
b. bowl
Los vegetales salteados vinieron acompañados de un cuenco de arroz.The stir-fried vegetables were served with a bowl of rice.
2. (concavity)
a. hollow
Escondí la bolsa con dinero en el cuenco de un árbol.I hid the money bag in the hollow of a tree.
b. cup (of one's hand)
El gato bebió agua del cuenco de mi mano.The cat drank water from the cup of my hand.
el plato hondo(
plah
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toh
ohn
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (tableware)
a. soup dish
Una vez terminado, sirva el gazpacho frío y en plato hondo.Once finished, serve the chilled gazpacho on a soup dish.
b. soup plate
Me gusta comer los espaguetis en plato hondo.I like to have my spaghetti on a soup plate.
