El plato principal
Example: El plato principal del restaurante es muy delicioso hoy.
Definition
"El plato principal" refers to the main dish served during a meal, typically the most substantial or important course. It often follows appetizers and is the centerpiece of a dining experience, such as in the phrase: 'El plato principal del restaurante es muy delicioso hoy.'
Etymology
The phrase "el plato principal" comes from Spanish, where "plato" means dish or plate, and "principal" means main or principal. Together, they literally translate to 'the main dish.' Its origin is straightforward, combining everyday words to describe the central part of a meal.
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"El plato principal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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