Spanish word

platillo

Pronunciation

IPA/plaˈtiʝo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsaucer

Example

Pon el platillo en la mesa.

Put the saucer on the table.

Illustration for platillo (saucer)

More examples

El flan se sirve en un platillo.

The flan is served on a saucer.

Core concept

Small shallow plate placed under a teacup.

Common phrases

  • un platillo de té

    teacup saucer

  • un platillo de postre

    dessert saucer

  • el platillo de la taza

    cup saucer

Similar words

plato: Wide flat plate for presenting or eating cooked dishes.
platito: Delicate small plate for snacks or a single serving.
taza: Drink container with a handle designed to be held while sipping.
posavasos: Small protective mat for cups or glasses that prevents heat or water marks.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeño plato usado para porciones reducidas o como soporte bajo una taza.

Word origin

From Spanish plato 'plate' plus the diminutive suffix -illo, literally meaning 'little plate'.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • platenoun
  • cymbalnoun

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