letson
letsón with stress marks
roasted pig
Usage Note
Letson (from Spanish 'lechón') is the whole roasted pig that is the centerpiece of Filipino fiestas, birthdays, and major celebrations. The skin is prized for its crackling crispness, and Cebu is particularly renowned for its letson preparation.
Examples
" May letson sa kasalan. "
Natural Translation
There's roasted pig at the wedding.
Literal Translation
There-is roasted-pig at wedding.
" Masarap ang letson. "
Natural Translation
The roasted pig is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the roasted pig.
" Kilala ang Cebu sa masarap nilang letson, kaya marami ang pumupunta roon tuwing may malaking selebrasyon. "
Natural Translation
Cebu is known for its delicious roasted pig, so many people go there whenever there's a big celebration.
Literal Translation
Known the Cebu for delicious their roasted-pig, so many the going there whenever there-is big celebration.
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