Guyabano (en. Soursop)
/ɡu.jaˈba.no/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that has a sweet and sour taste.
The children love the ripe guyabano.
Gustong-gusto ng mga bata ang guyabano na hinog.
Guyabano thrives in tropical areas.
There are many guyabano growing in our backyard.
Maraming mga guyabano ang tumutubo sa aming likod-bahay.
A well-known fruit due to its nutritious properties.
The guyabano is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Ang guyabano ay puno ng bitamina at mineral.
Etymology
Spanish: guanábana
Common Phrases and Expressions
guyabano juice
A drink made from mixed guyabano and water.
guyabano juice
guyabano ice cream
Sorbet or ice cream made from guyabano.
guyabano ice cream
Related Words
guyabano leaf
Leaves of guyabano used in traditional medicine.
guyabano leaf
guyabano tree
Tree from which the guyabano comes.
guyabano tree
Slang Meanings
Reference to guyabano as 'soursop', not strictly referring to the fruit, but to its unique sour taste.
I love mixing guyabano in my smoothies, it's delicious and has a unique flavor!
Mahilig akong maghalo ng guyabano sa aking mga smoothie, ang sarap at iba ang lasa!
A common term for people or things that are unusual or 'out of the ordinary', similar to the taste of guyabano.
Mark is like a guyabano, you can't tell if he's okay or not.
Si Mark, parang guyabano yung ugali niya, hindi mo alam kung okay o hindi.