Sandra Cirera-García Apr 27, 2015:

@ Isamar

Totally agree!

Isamar Apr 27, 2015:

Asking the client would be the best option here as more than one correct answer is possible.

Sandra Cirera-García Apr 27, 2015:

Hard to know without more context, but bear in mind the pebble could also be placed on a larger regular plate before serving. It might not be a large stone slab being brought to the table. I hope not for the sake of the server's arms...

Charles Davis Apr 26, 2015:

Well... The DRAE just says "1. m. Piedra alisada y redondeada a fuerza de rodar impulsada por las aguas." No indication of size. It must be said, though, that it most often means what you'd call a pebble.

I was convinced by Jane's suggestion, and it may well be right, but I have to admit that Isamar's references have made me think again, and I don't think you can rule out a pebble. After all, ten puntos (spots?) of paté and a cogollo (lettuce heart?) don't take up very much space.

Cinnamon Nolan Apr 26, 2015:

Not pebble in this case Pebble is one translation of "canto rodado", but there are others: stone, rock, boulder. And I think that "stone platter" or "stone serving board", as Jane Martin says, fits perfectly here.

Andy Watkinson Apr 26, 2015:

Surprised no-one has mentioned bread served in slippers, soup in urinals and suchlike. Pebbles sound almost mundane.

Isamar Apr 26, 2015:

If you scroll down a little here http://www.cypriotandproud.com/2013/02/20/petros-andrianou-t... and here http://www.thecriticalcouple.com/the-food-blog/simon-hulston... there is definitely food served on a pebble.

Jane Martin Apr 26, 2015:

@ Ploughkeepsie It is strange but quite trendy. So if this if from a trendy restaurant then I think this is the correct interpretation.

Cristina Gonzalez Apr 26, 2015:

It depends what type of cuisine you are translating. If it's very traditional maybe you should check with the client. But if it's nouvelle cuisine then I would not find it so strange. And I can't think of any other meaning for "canto rodado." They can also be kind of flat.

Poughkeepsie (asker) Apr 26, 2015:

It seems very strange to place the ingredients on a pebble or round stone, but that's just me. Is there any other interpretation?