pasta
/ˈpasta/
pasta is the Tagalog word for pasta.
The word is used to refer to a pasta dish or a serving of pasta.
Meaning: dish or serving (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pasta is used, it is also very common to refer to pasta as Spaghetti in Tagalog.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpasta/.
Did you know?
- The Tagalog word pasta can also refer to a dental filling or an adhesive paste, depending on the context.
- If you ask for 'Spaghetti' in a Filipino household, you will often receive a sweet, bright red sauce made with sugar and hot dogs rather than traditional Italian ingredients.
- While pasta is the general term, many Filipinos use the word pancit for traditional noodles, though this usually refers to Asian-style dishes rather than Italian ones.
Examples in context
- Ang mga Italyano ay kumakain ng pasta.Italians eat pasta.Tatoeba #4444157 by chloe_cabalquinto, translation #4442556 by LB
- Ang pasta na kinain mo'y may napakakonting asin.The pasta you ate had too little salt.Tatoeba #7742053 by mervert1, translation #7060434 by mervert1
- Gusto ko ng pasta para sa hapunan.I want pasta for dinner.
Example conversation
Juan and Jasmine are deciding what to cook at home.
- JuanAnong ulam natin mamaya?What is our dish later?
- JasmineMagluluto ako ng pasta.I will cook pasta.
- JuanSige, masarap iyan.Okay, that is delicious.
- JasmineBibili ako ng mga sangkap.I will buy the ingredients.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pasta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
