work surface
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work surface
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. la cubierta (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Sanitize the work surface before you prep the food.Desinfecta la cubierta antes de preparar la comida.
b. la mesada (F) (Paraguay) (River Plate)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Paraguay
The cook cleans his work surface constantly. Scraps and crumbs accumulate quickly.El cocinero limpia la mesada constantemente. Las sobras y migajas se acumulan rápidamente.
c. el tope (M) (Puerto Rico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
Shall I cut the onions that are on the work surface? - Yes, please.¿Corto las cebollas que hay en el tope? - Sí, por favor.
d. la encimera (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
After covering the clean work surface with flour, roll the dough into balls.Después de cubrir la encimera limpia con harina, enrolla la masa y haz bolas con ella.
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