Abokado (en. Avocado)

a-bo-ka-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A fruit with green skin and soft flesh, known for its high fat content.

The avocado is nutritious and used in various Filipino dishes.

Ang abokado ay masustansiya at ginagamit sa iba't ibang lutuing Pilipino.

from the Spanish 'aguacate'

avocado with salt

A way of eating avocado with added salt.

abokado na may asin

guacamole

A type of dip made from avocado, lime, and other ingredients.

guacamole

Social fruit; for the wealthy people

Avocados seem to be a trend in high-society gatherings!

Ang mga abokado, parang uso na sa mga sosyal na handaan!

Like it's tempting but hard to reach

Oh no, she's like an avocado—looks delicious but I can't get her!

Naku, parang abokado siya—mukhang masarap pero di ko makuha!

Unique or destined; nutritious

When it comes to avocados, we're probably going to have something healthy.

Basta abokado ang usapan, malamang makakakain tayo ng masustansya.