tray

S2 W2

BrE /treɪ/ AmE /treɪ/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] A2

a flat container with raised edges that is used for carrying food, dishes, etc.

bandeja, plato grande

  • a tray of something

Collocations tray of cookies · tray of drinks

  • She brought a tray of sandwiches to the meeting.

    Ella llevó una bandeja de sándwiches a la reunión.

2 SERVICE [singular] B1

a small table that is attached to the back of an armchair or bed and used for holding food, drinks, etc.

mesita de noche, bandeja para el sofá

  • a tray by the bedside

Collocations tray next to a bed · tray on an armchair

  • There's a small tray beside his bed.

    Hay una pequeña bandeja junto a su cama.

3 TRANSPORT [singular] B2

a flat surface on which goods are placed for moving or storing them in a vehicle, warehouse, etc.

plataforma de carga, bandeja para mercancías

  • on a tray

Collocations tray in a truck · tray on a shelf

  • The goods were stacked on trays.

    Los bienes estaban apilados en bandejas.

4 ELECTRONICS [singular] C1

a flat surface in a computer or other electronic device that has buttons, lights, etc. on it.

placa de control, panel de mandos

  • on the tray

Collocations tray in a printer · tray on a computer

  • Press the button on the tray.

    Presione el botón en la bandeja.