echarse al plato: meaning & examples

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Language: Spanish

Meanings:

  • 1.

    generalneutral
    • To put food on a plate; to serve food onto a dish for eating.

    Examples

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    • Por 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.

  • 2.

    regional; usage variesinformal
    • To begin eating heartily or to help oneself to the food, often with eagerness.

    Examples

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    • Cuando 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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