Also means
Sugpo can also mean to suppress or contain when stress shifts and the word functions as a verb.
Usage Note
Sugpo refers specifically to large tiger prawns, a prized seafood in Filipino cuisine. Often sold fresh in wet markets and prepared by grilling, steaming, or sautéing, the word is widely used across Luzon and is familiar to most Filipino cooks.
Examples
" Masarap ang sugpo. "
Natural Translation
The prawn is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the prawn.
" Masarap ang inihaw na sugpo. "
Natural Translation
The grilled prawn is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled prawn.
" Kahit mahal ang sugpo sa palengke, binili pa rin namin ito para sa handaan kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Even though prawns are expensive at the market, we still bought them for the feast the next day.
Literal Translation
Even-though expensive the prawn at market, bought still we this for feast next-day.
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