Lomo (en. Loin)

lo-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of an animal's body located at the back and often used as meat.
The loin of pork is a favored dish in sinigang.
Ang lomo ng baboy ay paboritong putaheng sinigang.
A piece of meat from the loin area of an animal.
We ate grilled beef loin at our gathering.
Kumain kami ng grilled lomo ng baka sa aming salu-salo.

Etymology

Lomo is the Spanish word for 'loin' or 'back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pork loin
Meat from the loin of a pig used in various Filipino dishes.
lomo ng baboy
beef loin
Meat from the loin of a cow usually grilled.
lomo ng baka

Related Words

sinigang
A traditional Filipino dish with a sour broth usually served with pork or beef loin.
sinigang

Slang Meanings

Small pieces of meat, often used as a dish.
I ordered lomo at the eatery, it's delicious!
Nag-order ako ng lomo sa karinderya, ang sarap!
Hanging out with friends having fun and joking around.
Hey, let's hang out at the park later.
Hoy, tara na't maglomo tayo mamaya sa park.
Quick action, like just going for it.
Let’s go, there’s still so much to do!
Lomo na, ang dami pang gagawin!