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    Atswete (en. Annatto)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of plant whose seeds and skin are used as a colorant in food.
    The atswete is used as a coloring agent in kare-kare.
    Ang atsuwete ay ginagamit na pampakulay sa kare-kare.
    Common name for the seeds from annatto used in cooking.
    It is easy to find atswete in the markets.
    Madali lang makahanap ng atswete sa mga pamilihan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Atsuwete and salt
    Common combination in Filipino cuisine for seasoning.
    Atsuwete at asin

    Related Words

    annato
    The plant from which atswete is derived.
    annato

    Slang Meanings

    sweet
    The food she cooked is sweet.
    Ang atsuwete ng mga dulong-luto niya.
    drained (like you're living off fumes)
    You're so drained, it's like you've been living off fumes for three days without sleep!
    Ang atsuwete mo, parang kinainak ng buhay sa tatlong araw na walang tulog!
    showing off or trying too hard
    Why are you so sweet, it's like you're showing off in class.
    Ba't ang atsuwete mo, para kang pabibo sa class.