echarse al plato: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To put food on a plate; to serve food onto a dish for eating.
Examples
BetaPor favor, échale al plato un poco más de arroz, que todavía tengo hambre.
Please put a little more rice on the plate; I’m still hungry.
Cuando llegué a la mesa, ya se habían echado al plato las verduras y la carne.
When I arrived at the table, the vegetables and meat had already been served onto the plates.
María se echó al plato una porción generosa de ensalada para empezar la comida.
María put a generous portion of salad on her plate to start the meal.
No te olvides de echarle al plato las papas fritas que hice recién.
Don’t forget to put the fries I just made on your plate.
- To begin eating heartily or to help oneself to the food, often with eagerness.
Examples
BetaCuando comenzó la cena, todos se echaron al plato con mucho apetito después del día largo.
When the dinner started, everyone began eating heartily after the long day.
No te preocupes, que cuando te sirvan la comida seguro que te echas al plato sin pensarlo.
Don’t worry, when the food is served you’ll surely help yourself eagerly.
Me eché al plato tan rápido que casi no dejo comida para los demás invitados.
I started eating so quickly that I almost didn’t leave food for the other guests.
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