Relyeno (en. Stuffed)

re-li-ye-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food that usually contains minced meat or other ingredients wrapped inside.
The relyeno can be a family favorite during fiestas.
Ang relyeno ay maaaring maging paborito ng pamilya tuwing mga piyesta.
A way of cooking where the main ingredients are filled or combined inside a wrapper or skin.
It is often cooked on special occasions like weddings.
Madalas itong niluto sa mga espesyal na okasyon tulad ng kasal.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'relleno', meaning 'filled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stuffed chicken
A type of relyeno where the filling is chicken cooked and stuffed.
relyenong manok
stuffed pork
A relyeno where the filling is pork cooked and stuffed.
relyenong baboy

Related Words

pancit
A type of Filipino dish that is often included in celebrations.
pansit
meat
Main ingredient in relyeno that is commonly used.
karne

Slang Meanings

delicious food
The relleno that Grandma cooked is so delicious!
Sobrang sarap ng relyeno na niluto ni Lola!
full of filling
This is great because the relleno I bought is full of filling!
Ayos 'to, kasi puno ng laman yung relyeno na nabili ko!
comfort food
Whenever I'm confused, I immediately look for relleno because it's comfort food for me!
Pag naguguluhan ako, relyeno agad ang hinahanap ko, kasi comfort food yan para sa akin!