platform

S2 W1

BrE /ˈplæt.fɔːm/ AmE /ˈplæt.fərm/

noun en → es

1 TRANSPORT [noun] A2

a raised area where people stand to get on or off a train, bus, etc.

andana, plataforma (de tren o autobús)

Collocations train platform · bus stop platform

  • We waited on the train platform for half an hour.

    Nos quedamos esperando en la plataforma del tren durante media hora.

2 BUILDING [noun] B1

a raised area or structure, often made of concrete, that forms the base for a building.

plataforma (de construcción), cimiento

Collocations construction platform · building platform

  • The workers are building a concrete platform for the new house.

    Los trabajadores están construyendo una plataforma de concreto para la nueva casa.

3 POLITICS [noun] B2

a set of ideas or beliefs that a political party uses to try and get people to vote for it.

plataforma política, programa político

Collocations political platform · party platform

  • The party's platform includes promises to reduce taxes and improve education.

    La plataforma del partido incluye promesas de reducir impuestos e mejorar la educación.

1 ONLINE [noun] B2

a website or app where people can buy and sell things, post messages, etc.

plataforma en línea, sitio web de comercio electrónico

Collocations online platform · social media platform

  • The company has its own online platform for selling products.

    La empresa tiene su propia plataforma en línea para vender productos.

2 TECHNOLOGY [noun] C1

a system or software that allows other programs to work with it.

plataforma tecnológica, sistema operativo

Collocations technology platform · software platform

  • The app works on both Android and iOS platforms.

    La aplicación funciona tanto en la plataforma de Android como en la de iOS.

3 ART [noun] C1

a raised area where artists or performers can stand to be seen by an audience.

plataforma (de arte), escenario

Collocations art platform · performance platform

  • The artist performed on a raised platform in the middle of the room.

    El artista realizó su actuación en una plataforma elevada en el centro de la sala.

4 SPORT [noun] C1

a raised area where athletes compete in sports such as gymnastics or diving.

plataforma (de deporte), tarima

Collocations sports platform · gymnastics platform

  • The diver took a running start and jumped from the diving platform.

    El saltador tomó carrerilla y saltó desde la plataforma de salto.

5 MEDIA [noun] C1

a place or system for broadcasting or distributing media content.

plataforma (de medios), canal

Collocations media platform · broadcasting platform

  • The new media platform allows users to upload and share videos.

    La nueva plataforma de medios permite a los usuarios subir y compartir videos.