Ensalada (en. Salad)

en-sa-la-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A dish typically made from fresh vegetables with other ingredients.
She prepared a salad using freshly harvested vegetables.
Nag-prepare siya ng ensalada gamit ang mga bagong ani na gulay.
A mixed dish that can contain meat, fish, or other ingredients.
The Caesar salad is rich in flavor due to the pieces of chicken and cheese.
Ang Caesar salad ay mayaman sa lasa dahil sa mga piraso ng manok at keso.
A cold dish often served as an antipasto or side dish.
The salad tastes good when cold and dressed with balsamic.
Masarap ang ensalada kapag malamig at may dressing na balsamic.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit salad
a mixture of fresh fruits prepared as dessert or snack.
ensalada de frutas
gago's salad
a playful version of salad that often has unique ingredients.
ensalada ni gago

Related Words

vegetables
Foods commonly used as ingredients in salad.
gulay
dressing
Sauce used to enhance the flavor of the salad.
dressing

Slang Meanings

A food that's a mix of many ingredients
Wow, her dish is like a salad with so many ingredients!
Grabe, parang ensalada ang dami ng sahog ng ulam niya!
Colorful and nutritious food
I love bringing salad because it's vibrant in color.
Paborito kong magdala ng ensalada kasi vibrant ang kulay nito.
A mix of different things
Our group of friends is like a salad, different people but happy.
Parang ensalada ang samahan naming mga kaibigan, iba't ibang tao pero masaya.