Papas (en. Potato)

pá-pas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tuberous plant that is commonly consumed as food.
Potatoes are often used in various dishes like french fries.
Madalas ginagamit ang mga papas sa mga lutong pagkain tulad ng french fries.
The skin or exterior of this tuber which is usually yellow or brown.
Wash the potatoes before cooking them.
Hugasan mo ang mga papas bago ito lutuin.
A common ingredient in various cuisines around the world.
Potatoes can be cooked, fried, or made into stew.
Ang papas ay maaring iluto, iprito, o gawing nilagang ulam.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

fried potatoes
Crispy potatoes fried in oil.
papas na may mantika

Related Words

Malabar spinach
A type of vegetable that is often paired with potatoes in dishes.
alugbati

Slang Meanings

Happy-go-lucky people
They are fine with this life because they are happy-go-lucky people.
Ayos lang sa kanila itong buhay, kasi mga papas na masayahin sila.
A cool person
Juan is great; bonding with him is fun because he is really cool.
Ang galing ni Juan, kabonding siya kasi papas na papas siya.
People who are fun at outings
Join us; our group is fun at outings!
Sali ka sa amin, papas sa mga gimik ang grupo namin!