Gansua (en. Tomato)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable, usually red, commonly used in various dishes.
The tomato is a great ingredient in salad.
Ang gansua ay mainam na sangkap sa salad.
Often used as an appetizer or ingredient in soups.
The soup was enhanced with tomato for added flavor.
Nilagyan ng gansua ang sopas para sa dagdag na lasa.
One of the primary ingredients in making Filipino salsa.
Tomato is essential in making fresh salsa.
Ang gansua ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng fresh salsa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

canned tomato
Tomato packed in a can, usually a preserve.
gansua sa lata
fresh tomato
Tomato that is fresh and unprocessed.
fresh gansua

Related Words

soup
A liquid that comes from cooking food, often part of a dish.
sabaw
salad
A dish made of fresh vegetables and fruits.
salad

Slang Meanings

Dude or guy; often used to refer to a male friend.
Yo, dude! Let's go, let's play.
Yo, gansua! Tara na, laro tayo.
Bro or broseph; a casual term for a male acquaintance.
Have you seen your bro on the corner?
Nakakita ka na ba ng gansua mo sa kanto?
A term for a close friend or buddy, regardless of gender.
Bring your buddy along to the outing later!
Sama mo na si gansua mo sa outing mamaya!