Nata (en. Cream)

/nɑ.tɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The foamy and creamy part that forms on top of milk when it is boiled or heated.
He had to remove the cream before he cooked the soup.
Kinailangan niyang alisin ang nata bago siya nagluto ng sopas.
A type of dessert made from milk cream.
His family loves sweetened cream.
Mahilig ang kanyang pamilya sa minatamis na nata.
Happening or characterized by something in the form of cream or froth from milk.
Products made from cream are common in the local market.
Ang mga produktong gawa sa nata ay karaniwan sa lokal na pamilihan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'nata' meaning 'cream'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coconut cream
A dessert made from coconut pulp.
nata de coco

Related Words

milk
The liquid that comes from the breasts of mammals used to make various products, including cream.
gatas

Slang Meanings

Give me food
Just bribe me with food so I can join you.
Bribe mo na lang ako ng nata para sumama ako sa inyo.
Supplies or resources (including risks or threats)
I need supplies for our project.
Kailangan ko ng nata para sa proyekto natin.