Paminta (en. Pepper)
pah-meen-tah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of spice commonly used in food.
Pepper adds flavor to our dishes.
Ang paminta ay nagbibigay ng lasa sa ating mga ulam.
Small seeds from the plant that yield pepper.
We are planting pepper in our garden.
Nagtatanim kami ng paminta sa aming hardin.
A common ingredient in Filipino cuisine.
Along with garlic, pepper is essential in cooking.
Kadugtong ng bawang, ang paminta ay mahalaga sa pagluluto.
Etymology
Spanish word: 'pimienta'
Common Phrases and Expressions
pepper in dishes
Pepper used as a seasoning in food.
paminta sa mga ulam
Related Words
seasoning
Ingredients used to add flavor.
pampalasa
garlic
A type of ingredient with a strong flavor, like pepper.
bawang
Slang Meanings
Worried or paranoid
Why do you seem so paranoid? You're thinking too much!
Bakit parang paminta ka? Ang dami mong iniisip!
Angry or annoyed
Don't be so angry, just chill!
Huwag kang paminta, chill ka lang!
Too sensitive
Why are you so sensitive to jokes?
Bakit paminta ka sa mga biruan?