Maadwa (en. Spicy)

/maˈadwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to food or items with a high level of spiciness.

This sinigang is spicy and delicious.

Ang sinigang na ito ay maadwa at masarap.

Describes a type of edible food.

I love the spicy sauce.

Gustung-gusto ko ang maadwa na sarsa.

Can also refer to a type of taste that causes irritation on the tongue.

The spicy taste of the chili makes me happy.

Ang maadwa na lasa ng sili ay nagpapasaya sa akin.

Too spicy

Because of excessive spiciness, it cannot be eaten.

Sobrang maadwa

chili

A type of vegetable commonly used to add spiciness.

sili

spicy

A term that also refers to something with spiciness.

maanghang

socialite or fancy person

People who are maadwa love a lavish lifestyle.

Ang mga maadwa na tao ay mahilig sa magarbong buhay.

boastful or full of oneself

The mayor's child is so maadwa, they always want to be the center of conversation.

Yung anak ni mayor, sobrang maadwa, lagi nalang siya ang bida sa kwentuhan.

fragrant or attractive person

The maadwa chicks at the gym are really attractive.

Ang mga maadwa na chicks sa gym, napaka-attractive talaga.