This is the 13044th most frequent Spanish word.
platillo
"Platillo" means "dish" (as in a prepared meal) or "small plate."
The word 'platillo' refers to a specific type of food, emphasizing the cultural or traditional aspect of a meal.
Este platillo típico mexicano es delicioso.
This traditional Mexican dish is delicious.
Here, 'platillo' is used in the expression 'platillo volador,' meaning 'flying saucer,' referring to its presumed disc-like shape.
El platillo volador cruzó el cielo rápidamente.
The flying saucer crossed the sky quickly.
In this usage, 'platillo' refers to a single cymbal in a drum set, part of the percussion instruments.