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"Los platos" is a form of "plato", a noun which is often translated as "plate". "Luego" is an adverb which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "los platos" and "luego" below.
el plato(
plah
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. plate
Compraron platos de papel para la fiesta.They bought paper plates for the party.
b. dish
Vamos a usar los platos especiales para la cena navideña.We're going to use our special dishes for Christmas dinner.
a. dish
Mi suegra preparará su plato especial para la fiesta.My mother-in-law will prepare her special dish for the party.
b. course
El plato fuerte va a ser salmón.The main course is going to be salmon.
a. plateful
Tenía tanta hambre después del maratón que comió diez platos.He was so hungry after the marathon that he ate ten platefuls.
b. helping
Cuando papá prepara la cena, todo el mundo come otro plato.When Dad makes dinner, everyone has another helping.
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.
a. turntable
Como mi hermano es deejay, le regalé un plato nuevo para su cumpleaños.My brother's a DJ, so I got him a new turntable for his birthday.
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luego(
lweh
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goh
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. then
Fuimos primero al cine, y luego a comer.We went to the movies first, and then to eat.
a. later
Voy a ir al gimnasio luego porque primero tengo que terminar este informe.I'm going to go to the gym later because I have to finish this report first.
3. (in a short time)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soon
Si sigues así, luego estarás en un aprieto.If you keep on like this, you'll soon be in a bind.
4. (nearby)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. close
La escuela está aquí luego.The school is close to here.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. therefore
Está enferma, luego no viene.She is sick, therefore she's not coming.
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