plate
US /pleɪt/
UK /pleɪt/
1.
piatto
a flat dish, typically circular and made of porcelain or earthenware, from which food is eaten or served.
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Please put your empty plate in the sink.
Per favore, metti il tuo piatto vuoto nel lavandino.
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She served the cake on a beautiful ceramic plate.
Ha servito la torta su un bellissimo piatto di ceramica.
2.
piastra, lastra
a flat, thin piece of metal or other hard material, typically square or rectangular, used for various purposes.
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The car's license plate was bent.
La targa dell'auto era piegata.
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The armor consisted of overlapping metal plates.
L'armatura era composta da piastre metalliche sovrapposte.