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"Primer plato" is a phrase which is often translated as "first course", and "segundo plato" is a noun which is often translated as "main course". Learn more about the difference between "primer plato" and "segundo plato" below.
primer plato(
pree
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mehr
plah
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (culinary)
a. first course
¿Quieres ensalada de cangrejo como primer plato?Will you have crab salad as first course?
el segundo plato(
seh
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goon
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doh
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. (culinary)
a. main course
El segundo plato fue cordero con papas asadas.The main course was lamb with roasted potatoes.
b. second course
El segundo plato será una crema de langosta.The second course will be a lobster bisque.
