Spanish Conversation · Level 65
60 words
Spanish word
bandeja
Pronunciation
IPA/banˈdexa/
Meaning
- feminine nountray
Example
Pon la bandeja en la mesa, por favor.
Put the tray on the table, please.
More examples
Después de usar la bandeja, límpiala bien.
After using the tray, clean it well.
Core concept
Flat shallow board for carrying or displaying several dishes.
Common phrases
bandeja desechable
disposable tray
bandeja para hornear
baking tray
Similar words
plato: Plate meant to hold an individual serving.
fuente: Wide platter for arranging food to be shared by several people.
tabla: Hard flat board used for slicing and displaying bread and cheeses.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente o soporte plano, a menudo amplio, destinado a presentar o transportar varios platos o a servir como plato grande.
Word origin
From Spanish banda 'band or strip' plus the noun-forming suffix -eja, originally naming a flat boardlike surface that became a serving tray.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the phrase bandeja de entrada commonly means an email inbox, so in digital contexts bandeja often refers to an inbox rather than a physical tray.
Other meanings
- serving dishnoun
- platternoun
Related words
- bandejitasmall traynoun