Also means
flat, plate-like
Usage Note
Piatto as a noun means a plate or a course in a meal (primo piatto, secondo piatto). As an adjective it means flat or level. The double meaning occasionally causes confusion: un piatto piatto would be 'a flat plate'. Piatto forte means a speciality dish or a strong suit.
Examples
"Il primo piatto è la pasta al sugo."
Natural Translation
The first course is pasta with tomato sauce.
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