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
Regionalism used in the United States
(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.
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