Litsiyas (en. Lechon)

/lit͡sijas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of roasted pig popular in the Philippines, usually prepared for special occasions.

For his birthday, they ordered lechon that had everyone at the gathering excited.

Sa kanyang kaarawan, nag-order sila ng litsiyas na naghanda ng lahat ng tao sa salu-salo.

Lechon is typically crunchy on the outside and tender inside.

Many people love lechon because of its crunchy skin.

Paborito ng maraming tao ang litsiyas dahil sa malutong na balat nito.

Spanish 'lechón', meaning roasted pig.

roasted pig

Roasted pig typically prepared for feasts.

litsiyas na baboy

crispy pork

A type of crispy pork fried in a pan, usually served with a sauce.

lechon kawali

seasoned lechon

Known as lechon cooked with spices and served with dipping sauce.

litsiyas ini

It's delicious, can't get enough!

Wow, no matter the flavor, as long as it's litson, I'm super full!

Grabe, kahit anong lasa, basta litsiyas, busog na busog ako!

My favorite dish, really gets me hungry!

At every gathering, the litson always steals the show!

Sa bawat handaan, talaga namang agaw-pansin ang litsiyas!

A staple on the table, never goes missing.

It's just not the same without litson at the feast!

Iba pa rin ang saya pag may litsiyas sa salo-salo!