Kustilyas (en. Rack of ribs)

koos-tee-lyas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of an animal's body, particularly the ribs.
The pork ribs are prepared in various dishes.
Ang kustilyas ng baboy ay hinahanda sa iba't ibang putahe.
A type of dish usually made from animal ribs.
The family loves the grilled ribs during festivals.
Paborito ng pamilya ang kustilyas na inihaw tuwing pista.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'costilla' meaning 'rib'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ribs with sauce
ribs cooked with various sauces.
kustilyas na may sarsa

Related Words

meat
The part of food that contains the flesh of an animal.
karne

Slang Meanings

Quick or fast movement, like sensing that something is about to happen.
When he passed by, his run was like a flash; you couldn't keep up.
Nang dumaan siya, parang kustilyas ang kanyang takbo, hindi ka na nakasunod.
A person with exceptional agility or skill in something.
Mark is a whiz at basketball; even with two people blocking him, he still scores.
Kustilyas si Mark sa basketball, kahit dalawang tao na ang nakaharang, nakakaskor pa rin siya.
A quick tactic or technique used to get what you want.
Use a fast approach in your presentation; it should be swift and appealing!
Gamitin mo ang kustilyas sa presentation mo, dapat mabilis at kaakit-akit!