Kolasyon (en. Snack)

kɔlɑsjɔŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small meal or snack usually eaten between main meals.
She brought a snack for our trip.
Nagdala siya ng kolasyon para sa aming biyahe.
Sometimes referred to as 'merienda' in some parts of the Philippines, usually in the afternoon.
The snack is often accompanied by tea or coffee.
Ang kolasyon ay madalas na sinasamahan ng tsaa o kape.
Food typically in the form of fruits, pastries, or snacks.
At the picnic, we prepared various snacks.
Sa piknik, naghanda kami ng iba't ibang kolasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'colación', meaning a small meal or snack.

Common Phrases and Expressions

afternoon snack
Snack usually eaten in the afternoon.
kolasyon ng hapon

Related Words

snack
A food or drink often consumed between main meals.
meryenda
mix
Combining ingredients to make a drink or food that can accompany a snack.
timpla

Slang Meanings

Snack or light meal during the afternoon.
Have you eaten your snack yet? The sweet rice cake that sister brought is delicious.
Kumain ka na ba ng kolasyon? Ang sarap ng biko na dala ni ate.
Quick bite, usually unhealthy food.
I just had another quick bite of chicharrón. It's just so addictive!
Naka-kolasyon na naman ako ng chicharrón. Nakaka-addict naman kasi!
Afternoon munch.
We stopped by the bakery for a snack, so I brought you something!
Dumaan kami sa bakery para sa kolasyon, kaya't may pasalubong ako sa'yo!