From root: plato
Usage Note
Platito refers to a small plate, typically used for appetizers, snacks, or as a saucer for coffee and tea cups.
Examples
" Nahulog ang platito. "
Natural Translation
The saucer fell.
Literal Translation
Fell the saucer.
" May platito ako sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
I have a saucer on the table.
Literal Translation
Have saucer I on the table.
" Huwag mong kalimutang maglagay ng platito sa ilalim ng tasa para hindi matapon ang kape sa mantel. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget to put a saucer under the cup so the coffee doesn't spill on the tablecloth.
Literal Translation
Don't you-link forget-to put of saucer at under of cup so not spill the coffee on-the tablecloth.
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