Ubas (en. Grape)

oo-bas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is usually small-seeded and can be green, red, or black.
I love the fragrant and sweet grapes.
Mahilig ako sa ubas na mabango at matamis.
The fruit of the grapevine that can be eaten by humans or used to make wine.
Wine is made from these grapes.
Ginawa ang alak mula sa mga ubas na ito.
A cluster of grapes together, usually used in harvesting.
The grapes are piled in a basket.
Ang mga ubas ay nakasampa sa isang basket.

Etymology

It suggests that 'ubas' originates from the Spanish word 'uva'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

red grapes
A red variety of grape known for its sweetness.
ubas na pula
green grapes
A green variety of grape known for its tartness.
ubas na berde

Related Words

grapevine
A plant that produces grapes, commonly used in wine making.
puno ng ubas
wine
A drink made from the fermentation of grapes.
alak

Slang Meanings

fast or that's just it
Have you seen the grapes? They're so fast!
Nakita mo na ba 'yung ubas? Ang bilis nila!
sibling or friend
Come on, bro! Let's eat together.
Tara, ubas! Sabay tayong kumain.
cheerful person
The life of our group, always smiling.
Ang ubas ng barkada natin, lagi siyang ngumingiti.