Pasta (en. Pasta)

ˈpɑːstə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food made from flour, water, and other ingredients that is usually presented in forms that are either fried or cooled.
Pasta is popular in Italian dishes like spaghetti and lasagna.
Ang pasta ay sikat sa mga Italianong pagkain tulad ng spaghetti at lasagna.
Also called 'noodles' that can be cooked in various ways.
There are different sauces that can be paired with pasta.
May iba't ibang mga sarsa na maaaring ipares sa pasta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pasta with sauce
A dish of pasta accompanied by special sauce.
Pasta na may sarsa
Al dente pasta
Pasta cooked until it has the right firmness.
Pasta al dente

Related Words

spaghetti
A type of pasta that is long and thin.
spaghetti
lasagna
A type of pasta with layers cooked in sauce.
lasagna

Slang Meanings

Pasta that isn't taken too seriously, just a light meal.
Come on, let's have some pasta after class!
Sama ka, magpasta tayo after class!
Like free time or chill mode, used when there's not much going on.
It's nice to just chill at home, no pressure.
Masarap magpasta sa bahay, walang pressure.
Chit-chat or gossip, like a fun conversation.
Let's have some gossip; there's so much to talk about!
Mag-pasta tayo, ang daming chika!