planta, plant; sole of the foot; poner la —, to tread.

plantar, to plant; strike a blow; send; —se, to stand; reach quickly; put on.

plantear, to attempt, try.

plata, silver; papel de —, silver-foil.

plataforma, platform.

platear, to shed a silvery light.

plática, speeches, conversation.

platillo, small dish, subject; hacer — de, to speak about.

plato, plate, dish.

playa, shore, strand, beach.