Kamatis (en. Tomato)

/kaˈmatɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable that is usually round and red.
Tomatoes are one of the primary ingredients in salsa.
Ang kamatis ay isa sa mga pangunahing sangkap sa salsa.
A fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked.
She loves raw tomatoes as a snack.
Mahilig siya sa mga hilaw na kamatis bilang meryenda.
An ingredient in many national dishes.
Tomatoes are used in Italian dishes like spaghetti.
Ginagamit ang kamatis sa mga lutong Italiana tulad ng spaghetti.

Etymology

Spanish, from the word 'tomate'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tomato in salad
A part of salad that is commonly used.
kamatis sa salad

Related Words

salsa
A type of dip that is commonly made with tomatoes.
salsa
salad
A type of dish that usually contains vegetables and fruits.
salad

Slang Meanings

red
Look at the tomato, it's so red, perfect for the salad!
Tingnan mo ang kamatis, ang pula na para sa salad!
grilled tomato
Oh no, you're like a grilled tomato in this heat!
Naku, para kang kamatis na tustado sa sobrang init ng panahon!
tomato on the body
You might end up like a tomato on your body if you don’t reapply sunscreen!
Baka maging kamatis sa katawan mo kung di ka mag-reapply ng sunscreen!
thirst quencher
Want a tomato? Sometimes it works as a thirst quencher!
Gusto mo ng kamatis? Minsan pampatanggal uhaw yan!