How to Say "griddle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “griddle” is “plancha” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
cooking surface
Examples
Prefiero el pollo a la plancha porque es más saludable.
I prefer grilled chicken because it's healthier.
Limpia la plancha después de cocinar la carne.
Clean the griddle after cooking the meat.
Hicimos verduras a la plancha para la cena.
We made grilled vegetables for dinner.
Using 'A la'
When you see 'a la plancha' on a menu, it describes the style of cooking (seared on a flat hot surface with little oil).
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