Usage Note
Limon refers to the large yellow citrus fruit, which is typically viewed as an imported specialty ingredient. It is distinct from the smaller, green 'calamansi' or 'dayap' which are much more common in everyday Filipino cooking and drinks.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng limon. "
Natural Translation
I bought a lemon.
Literal Translation
Bought I of lemon.
" Maasim ang limon. "
Natural Translation
The lemon is sour.
Literal Translation
Sour the lemon.
" Pinigaan niya ng limon ang isda upang mabawasan ang lansa bago ito iprito sa kawali. "
Natural Translation
She squeezed lemon over the fish to reduce the fishy smell before frying it in the pan.
Literal Translation
Squeezed she of lemon the fish so-that to-reduce the fishy-smell before it to-fry in pan.
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