Spanish word

plató

Pronunciation

IPA/plaˈto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstudio

Example

El plató está listo para la grabación.

The studio is ready for recording.

Illustration for plató (studio)

More examples

El programa se emite desde el plató de televisión.

The program is broadcast from the television studio.

Core concept

Television or film set arranged with scenery, cameras, and technical staff.

Common phrases

  • plató de televisión

    television studio

  • plató principal

    main studio

  • plató de noticias

    news studio

Similar words

set: Temporary area prepared for shooting or recording, assembled for a specific production.
estudio: Indoor facility designed for recording audio or video, with fixed technical setups.
escenario: Raised platform or stage where performers act or play before a live audience.
decorado: Constructed backgrounds and props assembled to create the visual setting of a scene.

Definition in Spanish

Espacio o escenario preparado con decorados, cámaras y personal técnico para la filmación o emisión de contenidos audiovisuales.

Word origin

Derived from French plateau ('stage' or 'platform'), plató in Spanish refers specifically to the prepared stage used in TV and film production.

Usage tips

  • Plató commonly appears with verbs like montar, grabar, and emitir, as in "montar el plató" or "grabar en el plató".

Other meanings

  • setnoun
  • television studionoun

Opposites

Word lists with this word