prito
príto with stress marks
fry; fried food
Usage Note
Prito refers to the act of frying (magprito) or the fried dish itself (pinirito), often appearing with the linker -ng as in 'pritong isda' (fried fish). It is a staple cooking method in Filipino households, commonly used for quick meals like eggs, meat, and seafood.
Examples
" Magprito tayo ng itlog. "
Natural Translation
Let's fry some eggs.
Literal Translation
Fry we of egg.
" Masarap ang prito na isda. "
Natural Translation
The fried fish is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried fish.
" Habang nagpiprito ako ng isda, naghanda naman si Nanay ng kanin at sawsawan. "
Natural Translation
While I was frying the fish, Mom prepared the rice and dipping sauce.
Literal Translation
While frying I of fish, prepared meanwhile Mom of rice and dipping-sauce.
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