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"Plato" is a form of "plato", a noun which is often translated as "plate". "Plomo" is a form of "plomo", a noun which is often translated as "lead". Learn more about the difference between "plato" and "plomo" below.
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.
el plomo(
ploh
-
moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (metal)
a. lead
El análisis del agua mostraba un alto porcentaje de plomo.The water analysis showed a high percentage of lead.
a. plumb line
El equipo de rescate dejó caer un plomo para comprobar la profundidad del río.The rescue team dropped a plumb line to check the depth of the river.
b. weight
Pon un plomo a la red para que se hunda en el agua.Attach a weight to the net so that it sinks in the water.
4. (colloquial) (dull person or thing)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. bore
Ese plomo se pasó dos horas hablando de sí mismo.That bore spent two hours talking about himself.
6. (color)
a. lead gray (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Este suéter viene en plomo o negro.This sweater is available in lead gray or black.
b. lead grey (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El plomo es el color perfecto para un traje moderno y sofisticado.Lead grey is the perfect colour for for a modern, sophisticated suit.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
7. (color)
a. lead gray (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El detective llevaba puesto un abrigo plomo.The detective was wearing a lead-gray coat.
b. lead grey (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La falda de Teresa no es negra, sino ploma.Teresa's skirt isn't black, but lead grey.
8. (colloquial) (dull)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
