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piastra

plate

noun PYAHS-trah Rare

Origin: From Late Latin 'plastra', a flat surface or plate.

Also means

flat iron (hair)

Usage Note

Piastra covers several flat, rigid surfaces: a metal plate, a hotplate for cooking (piastra per grigliare), or a hair straightener (piastra per capelli). It is also the term for a flat ceramic or stone tile. Do not confuse with piattino (saucer) or piatto (plate/dish for eating).

Examples

"Ho usato la piastra per raddrizzare i capelli."

Natural Translation

I used the flat iron to straighten my hair.

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