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"El plato principal" is a form of "plato principal", a noun which is often translated as "main course". "La bebida" is a form of "bebida", a noun which is often translated as "drink". Learn more about the difference between "el plato principal" and "la bebida" below.
el plato principal(
plah
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toh
preen
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see
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pahl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. main course
La comida consistió en dos entradas, un plato principal de pescado y un postre.The meal consisted of two starters, a main course of fish, and a dessert.
b. entrée (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No es el restaurante adecuado para mí porque casi todos los platos principales consisten en carne.It's not the best restaurant for me because nearly all the entrées are meat dishes.
la bebida(
beh
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bee
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
