Usage Note
Puto is a popular Filipino steamed rice cake often topped with cheese or salted egg. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack on its own or traditionally paired with dinuguan (savory pork blood stew).
Examples
" Malambot ang puto. "
Natural Translation
The rice cake is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the rice-cake.
" Ang puto ay maputi at malambot. "
Natural Translation
The rice cake is white and soft.
Literal Translation
The rice cake is white and soft.
" Bumili ako ng puto sa palengke dahil gusto kong ipares ito sa mainit na dinuguan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I bought rice cakes at the market because I want to pair them with hot dinuguan later.
Literal Translation
Bought I of rice-cake in market because want I-to pair this with hot dinuguan later.
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