English–Spanish

“saucer” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/plaˈtiʝo/

Example

Pon el platillo en la mesa.

Put the saucer on the table.

Illustration for platillo (saucer)

How to say “saucer” in Spanish

“Saucer” in Spanish is platillo.

Small shallow plate placed under a teacup.

Full entry for platillo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with platillo

El flan se sirve en un platillo.

The flan is served on a saucer.

Tips for using platillo

  • When paired with taza it denotes the saucer under a cup, while on menus it often means a small side plate for a portion, so judge by context.

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