Mantekado (en. Biscuit)

/manteˈkado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of biscuit made with butter or lard that has the right sweetness.

I love eating mantekado during Christmas.

Mahilig akong kumain ng mantekado tuwing Pasko.

Usually made for special occasions or celebrations.

The mantekado is commonly prepared for feasts.

Ang mantekado ay karaniwang inihahanda sa mga handaan.

Often made with ingredients such as flour, sugar, and fat.

The ingredients of mantekado are simple but delicious.

Ang mga sangkap ng mantekado ay simple ngunit masarap.

The term 'mantekado' comes from the Spanish word 'mantecado,' referring to a type of sweet biscuit.

mantekado during the feast

Traditional sweet offering in celebrations.

mantekado sa kapistahan

biscuit

A general term for a dried pastry that is often sweet.

biskwit

rice delicacy

Sweet foods or desserts typically made from rice or flour.

kakanin

sleep-inducing or makes you sleepy

That one feels like mantekado, it's making me sleepy.

Yan, parang mantekado, nakakaantok na.

slow or lazy

Dude, you're so slow, like mantekado!

Grabe, ang bagal mo, parang mantekado!

seems useless

I hope our plans don't end up being mantekado.

Sana wag na lang maging mantekado ang mga plano natin.