How to Say "platform" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “platform” is “plataforma” — use 'plataforma' for raised physical areas like train station platforms or stages, as well as for digital services or technological systems like video conferencing or online learning environments..
plataforma
/pla-ta-FOR-ma//plataˈfoɾma/
Examples
El tren a Madrid sale de la plataforma número tres.
The train to Madrid leaves from platform number three.
Los obreros construyeron una plataforma temporal para pintar el techo.
The workers built a temporary platform to paint the ceiling.
Usamos una plataforma de videoconferencia para las clases en línea.
We use a video conferencing platform for online classes.
Netflix es la plataforma de streaming más popular del mundo.
Netflix is the most popular streaming platform in the world.
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in '-a', 'plataforma' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Technology Context
This meaning is a direct borrowing from English, referring to the foundational software or service that allows other things to function.
Figurative Meaning
Here, 'plataforma' is used figuratively to mean the 'base' or foundation of someone's political or social beliefs.
plataforma
/pla-ta-FOR-ma//plataˈfoɾma/
Examples
El partido político presentó su plataforma electoral antes de las elecciones.
The political party presented its electoral platform before the elections.
El tren a Madrid sale de la plataforma número tres.
The train to Madrid leaves from platform number three.
Los obreros construyeron una plataforma temporal para pintar el techo.
The workers built a temporary platform to paint the ceiling.
Usamos una plataforma de videoconferencia para las clases en línea.
We use a video conferencing platform for online classes.
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in '-a', 'plataforma' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Technology Context
This meaning is a direct borrowing from English, referring to the foundational software or service that allows other things to function.
Figurative Meaning
Here, 'plataforma' is used figuratively to mean the 'base' or foundation of someone's political or social beliefs.
estrado
ess-TRAH-doh/esˈtɾa.ðo/
Examples
El director dio su discurso desde un pequeño estrado en el centro del salón.
The director gave his speech from a small platform in the center of the hall.
Colocaron el micrófono sobre el estrado antes de la conferencia.
They placed the microphone on the dais before the conference.
Plataforma vs. Estrado
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