buffet

• Comida o servicio en el que los comensales se sirven ellos mismos de una variedad de platos dispuestos sobre una mesa o mostrador. También puede referirse al mueble o mueble auxiliar donde se colocan estos alimentos.

A noun referring to a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table or counter.

1. Self-service mealA2formalculinary

   A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes displayed on a table or counter.

   Bufé

   • The hotel offers a breakfast buffet every morning.
   • We went to a seafood buffet for dinner.
   • The buffet included salads, meats, and desserts.

   Sinónimossmorgasbord

2. Sideboard or cabinetB2formalbritish

   A piece of furniture with shelves and drawers used for storing dishes, glassware, or linens.

   Aparador

   • She placed the china in the antique buffet.
   • The dining room has a large oak buffet.
   • He stored the silverware in the buffet drawer.

   Sinónimoscabinetchina cabinetcredenzacupboarddresserhutchsideboard

• Verbo que significa golpear o empujar repetidamente, a menudo en el contexto del viento, las olas o la fuerza física; también puede referirse a maltratar o zarandear a alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking repeatedly or battering, often used in the context of wind, waves, or physical force.

1. B2formal

   To hit or strike repeatedly, especially with force.

   Golpear repetidamente

   • The strong winds buffeted the small boat.
   • The storm buffeted the coast all night.
   • He was buffeted by the waves as he tried to swim to shore.

   Sinónimosbatterbeatbelaborhammerhitknockpoundpummelrapsmackstrikethrash

2. Push or knock aroundB2formal

   To push or knock someone or something roughly from side to side.

   golpear o empujar violentamente

   • The crowd buffeted her as she tried to leave.
   • The car was buffeted by the heavy traffic.
   • He felt buffeted by the constant criticism.

   Sinónimosassailbatterbeathitknockpoundpummelsmackstrikethump