Lasa (en. Taste)

/ˈlasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of food related to the sense of taste.
The taste of the freshly baked bread is delicious.
Masarap ang lasa ng bagong lutong tinapay.
A particular type of taste or flavor unique to a food.
The taste of chocolate is a favorite among children.
Ang lasa ng tsokolate ay paborito ng mga bata.
Orientation or varieties of taste in food.
He loves to experiment with different tastes in his cooking.
Mahilig siyang mag-eksperimento ng iba't ibang lasa sa kanyang pagluluto.

Etymology

It is believed that the word 'lasa' comes from the Spanish word 'sabor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has flavor
contains taste indication
may lasa
tasteless
not delicious or lacks taste expression
walang lasa

Related Words

taste
The ability or activity of tasting.
panlasa
food flavor
The specific taste that comes from the ingredients of a dish.
lasa ng pagkain

Slang Meanings

a fun karaoke session
Join us for lasa, it's going to be so much fun there!
Sama ka na sa amin sa lasa, sobrang saya dun!
delicious food
This dish is really lasa, it tastes like a restaurant!
Lasa talaga ang nilutong ito, parang restaurant!
experiencing something enjoyable
Moments like this are just lasa, so joyful!
Lasa lang ang mga moments na ganito, ang saya!