Sorbetes (en. Sorbet)

sor-be-tes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A cold dessert made from pureed fruit, sugar, and water.
Sorbet is popular in the summer in the Philippines.
Famous ang sorbetes sa mga tag-init sa Pilipinas.
A type of dessert with no milk and a soft texture.
Sorbetes are nutritious than ice cream.
Masustansya ang sorbetes kaysa sa mga ice cream.
Combined flavors that give a unique flavor to the dessert.
Many ice cream flavors can be selected in the store.
Maraming flavors ng sorbetes ang pwedeng pagpilian sa tindahan.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'sorbete'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mango sorbet
A type of sorbet made from mango.
Sorbetes na mangga
Chocolate sorbet
A type of sorbet made from chocolate.
Sorbetes na tsokolate

Related Words

ice cream
A cold dessert made from milk and sugar that is creamier compared to sorbet.
ice cream
gelato
A type of Italian ice cream that is denser and richer than regular ice cream.
gelato

Slang Meanings

mass-market ice cream
We ate ice cream by the side of the road.
Kumain kami ng sorbetes sa tabi ng kalsada.
favorite of kids
Nothing compares to the taste of ice cream in summer.
Walang kapantay ang sarap ng sorbetes sa tag-init.
sweet breakfast treat
I often eat ice cream for breakfast.
Madalas ako kumain ng sorbetes bilang almusal.