This is the 11152nd most frequent Spanish word.
emplatar
To plate or arrange food on a plate for presentation.
Here, 'emplatar' is used to refer to the precise act of arranging and presenting food on a plate, emphasizing the timing before serving.
El chef decidió emplatar el plato justo antes de servirlo.
The chef decided to plate the dish just before serving it.
In this context, 'emplatar' implies the aspect of arranging food aesthetically, aiming for visual appeal.
En clase, aprendimos a emplatar de manera decorativa para hacer que los platos se vean atractivos.
In class, we learned how to plate decoratively to make the dishes look appealing.
This example uses 'emplatar' to highlight its role as a culinary skill judged in competitions.