🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

plato del día

Pronunciation / Transliteration: plato del dia

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blue-Plate-Special/bluː pleɪt ˈspɛʃəl/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El restaurante tiene un plato del día a un precio reducido."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A low-cost meal offered by a restaurant, typically featuring a main dish and sides, served on a blue plate.

    "The diner is famous for its blue-plate specials that change daily."
  2. 2

    A special meal that is offered at a reduced price, often highlighting local or seasonal ingredients.

    "Every Tuesday, the restaurant features a blue-plate special that includes a hearty stew."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blue-plate special' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, referring to a meal served on a blue plate at diners and restaurants. It evolved to denote a daily special or a low-cost meal, reflecting the American dining culture of affordability and convenience.

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