The English use of the word 'PIATTO'

Ever wonder what 'Piatto' means?

To help you undertstand here is a few examples as to how it is used in connection with food.

(recipiente) "dish", "plate"

(quantità) "plate(ful)" metti più piselli nel mio piatto "put more peas on my plate" lavo io i piatti "I'll wash the dishes" un piatto di minestra "a plate o bowl of soup" (cookery, portata) "course" primo/secondo piatto "first/second course" un piatto tipico spagnolo "a traditional Spanish dish" (technical) "plate"