Ilitson (en. Roast)

i-litson

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of cooking in which food is cooked using direct heat.
The roast is often prepared for celebrations.
Ang ilitson ay kadalasang inihahanda sa mga selebrasyon.
A whole pig that is roasted until the skin becomes crispy.
Their special roast comes from a Filipino tradition.
Ang kanilang espesyal na ilitson ay nagmula sa tradisyon ng mga Pilipino.
A gathering or feast where the roast is the main dish.
The festival is not complete without a roast.
Ang piyesta ay hindi kumpleto kung walang ilitson.

Etymology

Originating from the Spanish word 'asado'

Common Phrases and Expressions

roasted pig
A whole pig that has been roasted.
ilitsong baboy
let's eat roast
Inviting others to eat roast.
kain tayo ng ilitson

Related Words

cooking
The process of preparing food using heat.
pagluluto
gathering
A gathering of people to eat and celebrate.
salo-salo

Slang Meanings

Roasted pig, often used in gatherings.
Tita's roast pig is delicious; Kuya always comes back for more!
Sarap ng ilitson ni Tita, laging bumabalik si Kuya para kumain!
Sometimes refers to huge gatherings or pigging out.
Our party feels like a feast; there's so much food!
Parang ilitson ang party natin ngayon, ang daming pagkain!