Puto (en. Rice cake)

pu-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of traditional rice cake made from rice.
People love puto during festivals.
Paborito ng mga tao ang puto tuwing piyesta.
A rice cake usually served with various dishes or dips.
Puto is delicious when paired with dinuguan.
Masarap ang puto kapag sinamahan ng dinuguan.
A steamed cake made in a round shape with a soft texture.
She prepared puto topped with cheese.
Naghanda siya ng puto na may cheese sa ibabaw.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

puto bumbong
A type of rice cake made from glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes.
puto bumbong
puto maya
A traditional puto often topped with sugar and coconut.
puto maya

Related Words

kakanin
Types of food made from rice or other ingredients typically prepared for occasions.
kakanin
biko
A type of rice cake made from sticky rice and coconut milk, similar to puto.
biko

Slang Meanings

Round dish made of rice, either fried or steamed; also known as 'rice cake'.
Where did you buy that puto? It's so delicious!
Saan ka nakabili ng puto na yan? Ang sarap!
A slang term used to express annoyance or anger towards someone.
Go home already, idiot, you've done enough trouble.
Umuwi ka na, puto, ang dami mo nang panggugulo.
A term of endearment or teasing for a friend.
Hey, buddy! Let's eat out!
Hey, puto! Kain tayo sa labas!