Pastilyas (en. Sweets)
pas-ti-lyas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sweet food typically made from milk, sugar, and other ingredients.
Children love the pastilyas made from milk and sweetened sugar.
Gustong-gusto ng mga bata ang pastilyas na gawa sa gatas at pinatamis na asukal.
Referred to as a dessert often bought as a snack or sweet treat.
In markets, you can find various flavors of pastilyas as desserts.
Sa mga pamilihan, makikita mo ang iba't ibang flavor ng pastilyas bilang panghimagas.
Etymology
Originating from the Spanish word 'pastillas' meaning 'tablets' or 'pills.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Eat some pastilyas
Expressing an invitation to eat sweet food.
Kumain ka ng pastilyas
Related Words
candy
A general term for sweet foods often eaten as snacks.
kendi
delicacies
Special foods considered delicious and often made with unique ingredients.
delicacies
Slang Meanings
Money or cash
The group wasted so much money, so I said, 'It's all just pastilyas now!'
Ang dami nang sinayang ng tropa, kaya sabi ko, 'Pastilyas na lang lahat ng utang!'
Something trendy or being talked about
That new game is all the rage among the youth right now!
Yung bagong laro na yan, pastilyas na sa mga kabataan ngayon!
Quick or easy
That job is a piece of cake, so no worries!
Yung trabaho, pastilyas lang yan, kaya no worries!
Perfume or scent
Your scent is really something, people always ask about that brand!
Iba talaga ang amoy ng pastilyas mo, parating tinatanong yang brand!