Lechon (en. Roast pig)

leh-chon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A whole pig roasted until the skin is crispy.

The lechon is the star of our feast.

Ang lechon ang bida sa aming salu-salo.

A favorite dish for many, especially during celebrations.

During Christmas, lechon is always served on the table.

Tuwing Pasko, lechon ang laging kinakain sa mesa.

Commonly prepared for large feasts or gatherings.

We had to order lechon for the wedding.

Kinailangan naming mag-order ng lechon para sa kasal.

Derived from the Spanish term for roasted pig.

Crispy pan-fried pork

Crispy deep-fried pieces of pork served in a pan.

Lechon kawali

pig

The animal used to make lechon.

baboy

feast

A gathering for food and celebration.

salu-salo

Very delicious food, often associated with celebrations.

The lechon I ordered is mouthwatering! It's so good!

Yung lechon na in-order ko, nakakagigil! Ang sarap!

Symbol of togetherness and joy in a feast.

No gathering is complete without lechon!

Walang handaan na kumpleto kung walang lechon!

A favorite and iconic dish in the Philippines.

On Friday, we're having lechon for our meal, that's a given!

Sa Biyernes, lechon ang ulam namin, lagi yan!