From root: prutas
Usage Note
Maprutas describes something that is rich in fruit or has a fruity flavor. You can say, Maprutas ang keyk na ito, meaning this cake is very fruity.
Examples
" Maprutas ang lasa nito. "
Natural Translation
This tastes fruity.
Literal Translation
Fruity the taste of-this.
" Ang salad na ito ay maprutas. "
Natural Translation
This salad is very fruity.
Literal Translation
The salad that this is fruity.
" Mas gusto ng mga bata ang maprutas na panghimagas kaysa sa matamis na tsokolate na madalas inihahain. "
Natural Translation
The children prefer the fruity dessert over the sweet chocolate that is often served.
Literal Translation
More like by-the plural child the fruity dessert than the sweet chocolate that often is-served.
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