empanada
empanáda with stress marks
stuffed pastry
Usage Note
Empanada is a pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet fillings inherited from Spanish cuisine. The Ilocos region is famous for its distinct version with a flaky orange crust filled with green papaya, longganisa, and egg — a popular street food and merienda throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng empanada. "
Natural Translation
I bought an empanada.
Literal Translation
Bought I of empanada.
" Masarap ang empanada ng Vigan kaya paborito ito ng mga turista. "
Natural Translation
Vigan empanada is delicious, which is why tourists love it.
Literal Translation
Delicious the empanada of-the Vigan so favorite this of-the ones tourists.
" Kapag napadaan ka sa Ilocos, huwag kang aalis nang hindi natitikman ang sikat na empanada doon. "
Natural Translation
If you pass through Ilocos, don't leave without tasting the famous empanada there.
Literal Translation
When pass-by you in Ilocos, don't you leave that not tasted the famous that empanada there.
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