Spanish word

platear

Pronunciation

IPA/plateˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbsilver-plate

Example

Vamos a platear la estatua.

We're going to silver-plate the statue.

Illustration for platear (silver-plate)

More examples

¿Puedes platear los cubiertos para la reunión?

Can you silver-plate the cutlery for the meeting?

Core concept

An object with a silver or silver-colored coating.

Similar words

pintar: Coats a surface with paint to add color or decorative pattern.
cubrir: Covers a surface with another material to conceal, protect, or seal it.
bañar: Coats or dips a surface in liquid to impart gloss or leave a thin film.
pulir: Rubs or buffs a surface to smooth it and bring out a bright shine.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo tenga aspecto plateado, ya sea aplicándole plata o dándole un acabado que imite la plata.

Word origin

From Spanish plata 'silver' plus the verb-forming suffix -ear, producing a verb that means to give something a silver coating or a silver-like finish.

Usage tips

  • The verb platear can mean either applying real silver or creating a silver-looking finish, and speakers often say 'bañar en plata' to indicate actual metal plating.

Opposites

Related words

  • plateadosilveryadjective

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