What does «batea» mean in Spanish?

Serving tray.

Examples of use in Spanish: "El sirviente nos trajo una batea con frutas".
A large circular or oblong container without handles, usually made of wood. It is used for washing, kneading, mixing substances, etc.

Examples of use in Spanish: "La lavandera salió y lavó las camisas en la batea".
Stone structure used for washing clothes.

♦ Used in: Mexico
Small circular or oval container used to sift river sand for gold.

Examples of use in Spanish: "Juan agitó la batea y encontró una pepita de oro".
Small boat in the shape of a box or trough. It is used in rivers, ports and arsenals.

Examples of use in Spanish: "las bateas se usan en ríos y puertos para el transporte de mercaderías".

Batea de fondo y un barco. Licencia
Wooden platform used at sea for the breeding or cultivation of mussels and other mollusks.

Examples of use in Spanish: "En las bateas crecen los moluscos deseados: mejillones u ostras".
Uncovered car with very low edges.
A type of large open container that is carried on trucks for the transport of goods or raw materials; it can be removed or attached relatively easily as a coupling to the transport truck.
Vessel of usually cubic shape used for washing minerals.
Display cabinet for food products for sale, with a transparent glass to visualize the merchandise.

Examples of use in Spanish: "batea de carnicero".