Pulburon (en. Powdered cake)

/pulˈbuɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sweet biscuit made from ground flour, sugar, and butter.
The powdered cake is one of the favorite desserts in the Philippines.
Ang pulburon ay isa sa mga paboritong panghimagas sa Pilipinas.
A dessert typically inherited from the Spaniards that is often made during celebrations.
In December, many people make powdered cake as a gift.
Buwan ng Disyembre, maraming tao ang gumagawa ng pulburon bilang regalo.
A sweet, solid food that easily melts in the mouth.
The powdered cake comes in various flavors such as chocolate and nuts.
Ang pulburon ay may iba't ibang lasa tulad ng tsokolate at mani.

Etymology

Spanish 'polvorón'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Town's powdered cake
Famous powdered cake in a place.
Pulburon ng bayan

Related Words

sweetened
A type of food or drink with sugar or sweeteners.
minatamis
biscuit
Crunchy food made from flour and other ingredients, often eaten as a snack.
biskwit

Slang Meanings

Refers to sweet baked goods that crumble easily.
I bought pulburon from the bakery, it's just the right amount of sweetness!
Bumili ako ng pulburon sa bakery, ang tamang tamis niya!
Used to describe things that are crushed or have lost form.
The chocolate that was left open has turned to pulburon!
Yung tsokolate na naiwang bukas, naging pulburon na!
A favorite among kids, often eaten at school.
The pulburon is so good, it's always gone from my lunchbox!
Sobrang sarap ng pulburon, laging nauubos sa lunchbox ko!