embutido
embutído with stress marks
cylindrical meatloaf
Usage Note
Embutido is a beloved Filipino dish made with ground pork mixed with raisins, cheese, carrots, and boiled eggs, then rolled and steamed or baked. Unlike the Spanish embutido which refers to sausage, the Filipino version is a distinct festive dish served especially during holidays and special occasions.
Examples
" Masarap ang embutido ni Lola. "
Natural Translation
Grandma's meatloaf is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the meatloaf of Grandma.
" Bumili kami ng embutido para sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
We bought meatloaf for the party.
Literal Translation
Bought we of meatloaf for to party.
" Tuwing Pasko, gumagawa ang aming pamilya ng embutido na may keso, pasas, at itlog sa loob. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, our family makes meatloaf with cheese, raisins, and egg inside.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, making the our family of meatloaf that has cheese, raisins, and egg in inside.
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