tosino
tosíno with stress marks
tocino (sweetened cured pork)
Usage Note
Tosino comes from Spanish tocino and refers to thinly sliced pork marinated in sugar, garlic, and annatto, then cured and pan-fried until caramelized and slightly sweet. It is a breakfast staple and the centrepiece of tosilog — one of the classic Filipino silog combos.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng tosino. "
Natural Translation
I want some tocino.
Literal Translation
Like I of tocino.
" Bumili siya ng tosino sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought sweetened cured pork at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of sweetened cured pork at market.
" Tuwing Linggo ng umaga ay niluluto namin ang matamis na tosino kasama ng sinangag at itlog para sa buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday morning we cook the sweet tocino together with fried rice and egg for the whole family.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of morning cook we the sweet tocino with of fried-rice and egg for the whole family.
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