Kakaw (en. Cocoa)

/kaˈkaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that comes from the cacao tree.
The cacao is used in making chocolate.
Ang kakaw ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng tsokolate.
The seed of the cacao fruit that is made into chocolate.
The cacao beans are fermented before processing.
Ang mga buto ng kakaw ay fermentado bago iproseso.

Etymology

Spanish word 'cacao'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cacao drink
A drink made from cacao.
kakaw na inumin

Related Words

chocolate
A type of food or drink made from cacao.
tsokolate
cacao tree
The tree from which cacao comes.
puno ng kakaw

Slang Meanings

Chocolate or drink made from cacao, often consumed in the morning or as a snack.
Wow, the cacao that Grandma made is delicious!
Sarap naman ng kakaw na ginawa ni Lola!
An explosion of joy, like a celebration.
The joy of their party is so intense!
Naka-kakaw ang saya ng party nila!
A funny situation or news.
That news is so funny, I can't imagine!
Ang kakaw ng balita na iyon, hindi ko maimagine!