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"Tazón" is a noun which is often translated as "bowl", and "plato hondo" is a noun which is often translated as "soup dish". Learn more about the difference between "tazón" and "plato hondo" below.
el tazón(
tah
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sohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bowl
Decía que no tenía hambre, pero se comió un tazón enorme de sopa.He said he wasn't hungry, but then he ate a huge bowl of soup.
b. large cup
Mis abuelos tomaban el café del desayuno en tazón.My grandparents had their breakfast coffee in a large cup.
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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).
masculine noun
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.
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