Habonero (en. Habanero)
ha-bo-ne-ro
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hot pepper commonly used in dishes.
The habanero is known for its high level of heat.
Ang habonero ay kilala sa kanyang mataas na antas ng anghang.
A type of seasoning made from habanero that adds a spicy flavor.
She made habanero salsa for her nachos.
Gumawa siya ng salsang habonero para sa kanyang nachos.
Etymology
From Spanish 'habanero', derived from the city of Havana in Cuba.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sinigang with habanero
Sinigang with added spice from habanero.
sinigang na may habonero
Related Words
bird's eye chili
A spicier type of chili similar to habanero.
siling labuyo
Slang Meanings
A very spicy person or thing.
My classmate is such a habonero; no matter what you say, they're super hot-tempered!
Ang laking habonero ng kaklase ko, kahit anong sabihin mo, sobrang hot-tempered!
Referring to a situation full of tension or drama.
Wow, their basketball match is like a habonero with how heated the situation is!
Grabe, ang labanan nila sa basketball, parang habonero sa init ng sitwasyon!
A person who is always in the middle of chaos.
You know him, he's always at the center of the habonero whenever there's a fight!
Kilala mo na siya, lagi siyang nasa harap ng habonero tuwing may away!
A very challenging or difficult task.
That exam is like a habonero! It's tough, dude!
Yung exam na 'yan, parang habonero! Ang hirap, pare!