pipino
/piˈpino/
The Tagalog word for cucumber is pipino.
pipino is a noun used to refer to the edible fruit of the cucumber plant.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈpino/
Did you know?
- When buying pipino in a wet market, you will often be addressed by the seller as 'Suki', a term of endearment for a loyal customer.
- In the Philippines, pipino is often served as a refreshing side dish in atsara, a pickled relish usually made from papaya but sometimes using cucumber.
- The word pipino is a direct linguistic descendant of the Spanish word 'pepino'.
Examples in context
- Malaki ang pipino.The cucumber is big.
- Gusto ko ng pipino sa salad.I want cucumber in the salad.
- Bumili ako ng sariwang pipino.I bought fresh cucumber.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing lunch.
- MariaMay pipino ba tayo?Do we have cucumber?
- RicardoOo, nasa loob ng ref ang pipino.Yes, the cucumber is inside the fridge.
- MariaSalamat, Ricardo.Thanks, Ricardo.
- RicardoWalang anuman, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations and entries pipino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pipino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
