From root: prito
Usage Note
Pinirito describes any food that has undergone the frying process, like piniritong isda or fried fish. It is one of the most common ways to describe food preparation in Filipino cuisine.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng pinirito. "
Natural Translation
I want something fried.
Literal Translation
Want I of fried.
" Masarap ang piniritong isda. "
Natural Translation
The fried fish is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried fish.
" Mas masarap ang isda kapag pinirito kaysa nilaga, lalo na kung malutong ang balat. "
Natural Translation
Fish is tastier when fried than boiled, especially if the skin is crispy.
Literal Translation
More delicious the fish when fried than boiled, especially if crispy the skin.
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