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plancha

plahn-chahˈplant͡ʃa

iron

Also: ironing
NounfA1
A modern electric clothes iron sitting on an ironing board.

📝 In Action

He comprado una plancha nueva porque la vieja no calienta.

A1

I bought a new iron because the old one doesn't heat up.

Tengo una montaña de plancha acumulada desde el lunes.

B1

I have a mountain of ironing piled up since Monday.

Ten cuidado, la plancha todavía está muy caliente.

A2

Be careful, the iron is still very hot.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • planchadora (ironing machine)

Common Collocations

  • pasar la plancha – to iron/run the iron over
  • tabla de plancha – ironing board

griddle, grilled

NounfA2
A flat metal cooking griddle with vegetables grilling on top.

📝 In Action

Prefiero el pollo a la plancha porque es más saludable.

A2

I prefer grilled chicken because it's healthier.

Limpia la plancha después de cocinar la carne.

B1

Clean the griddle after cooking the meat.

Hicimos verduras a la plancha para la cena.

A2

We made grilled vegetables for dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • a la plancha – grilled / seared on a griddle
  • cocinar a la plancha – to grill

he/she irons, iron!

VerbA1regular ar
A person carefully ironing a white shirt on an ironing board.
gerundplanchando
past Participleplanchado
infinitiveplanchar

📝 In Action

Mi abuela plancha la ropa mientras escucha la radio.

A1

My grandmother irons the clothes while listening to the radio.

¡Plancha tu camisa ahora mismo!

A2

Iron your shirt right now!

plank, sheet/slab

NounfB1
A person performing a plank exercise on a yoga mat.

📝 In Action

Hacer la plancha es excelente para fortalecer el abdomen.

B1

Doing the plank is excellent for strengthening the core.

Necesitamos una plancha de metal para reparar el techo.

B2

We need a metal sheet to repair the roof.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • hacer la plancha – to do the plank (exercise) / to tread water

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoplanchara
túplancharas
él/ella/ustedplanchara
nosotrosplancháramos
vosotrosplancharais
ellos/ellas/ustedesplancharan

Present Subjunctive

yoplanche
túplanches
él/ella/ustedplanche
nosotrosplanchemos
vosotrosplanchéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesplanchen

Indicative

Preterite

yoplanché
túplanchaste
él/ella/ustedplanchó
nosotrosplanchamos
vosotrosplanchasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesplancharon

Imperfect

yoplanchaba
túplanchabas
él/ella/ustedplanchaba
nosotrosplanchábamos
vosotrosplanchabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesplanchaban

Present

yoplancho
túplanchas
él/ella/ustedplancha
nosotrosplanchamos
vosotrosplancháis
ellos/ellas/ustedesplanchan
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Words that translate to "plancha" in Spanish:

griddle→grilled→iron→ironing→plank→

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Quick Quiz: plancha

Question 1 of 3

If you see 'Salmón a la plancha' on a menu, how will it be cooked?

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👥 Word Family▼
planchar(to iron) — Verb
planchado(ironed / ironing task) — Noun
planchador(person who irons / ironing board) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Vulgar Latin 'planca', meaning a broad board or slab. It shares roots with the English word 'plank'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: plancheEnglish: plank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'plancha' also mean the metal 'iron'?

No. For the chemical element or the raw metal, use the word 'hierro.' 'Plancha' refers to a flat sheet or the appliance.

How do I say 'to iron'?

The verb is 'planchar.' The word 'plancha' can be a form of this verb (like 'he irons').

Is 'a la plancha' the same as 'a la parilla'?

Not quite. 'A la plancha' is on a solid flat surface, while 'a la parrilla' is on a grill with bars (barbecue style).