Atole (en. Cornmeal drink)

aˈto.le

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A traditional drink made from a mixture of water and corn flour, often with sugar and spices.
We drank hot atole on cold mornings.
Uminom kami ng mainit na atole sa mga malamig na umaga.
Can have various flavors, such as chocolate or mango.
Chocolate atole is a favorite for many people.
Ang chocolate atole ay paborito ng maraming tao.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'atole', referring to a type of drink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Chocolate atole
A variant of atole with chocolate.
Atole de chocolate
hot atole
Atole served hot.
mainit na atole

Related Words

champorado
A variant of atole with chocolate typically eaten for breakfast.
champorado

Slang Meanings

Quick meal or drink that warms you up, like comfort food.
When it's cold, I like to have atole to warm up.
Kapag malamig, gusto kong mag-atole para mainit-init.
Favorite drink of Filipinos, often prepared during festivals or special occasions.
During Christmas, there's always atole at the feast.
Sa Pasko, laging may atole sa handaan.
Something that is easy to do or accept, often used in sayings.
Situations like this, it's like atole, it's easy.
Ang mga ganitong sitwasyon, parang atole na lang, madali lang.