# How to Say “the main courses” in Spanish

**los platos fuertes** /los plˈatos fwˈeɾtes/: the main courses

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “los platos fuertes” is /los plˈatos fwˈeɾtes/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Food & Restaurants](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/food-restaurants.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "los platos fuertes" in Spanish?

The IPA pronunciation is /los plˈatos fwˈeɾtes/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "los platos fuertes" mean in English?

"los platos fuertes" translates to "the main courses" in English. It belongs to the Food & Restaurants category.

### Is "los platos fuertes" formal or informal in Spanish?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Food & Restaurants Phrases

- ["the menu" → la carta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-menu.md): /la kˈaɾta/
- ["the appetizers" → las entradas](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-appetizers.md): /las entɾˈaðas/
- ["Can I have / Give me" → Me regala](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/can-i-have-give-me.md): /me reɣˈala/
- ["a bandeja paisa" → una bandeja paisa](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/a-bandeja-paisa.md): /ˈuna βandˈexa pˈaɪsa/
- ["vegetarian" → vegetariano](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/vegetarian.md): /bˌexetaɾjˈano/
- ["vegan" → vegano](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/vegan.md): /beɣˈano/

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