puto
What is another word for puto? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small steamed rice cake, often slightly sweet, popular in Filipino cuisine and usually eaten as a snack or side dish.
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How to use puto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a tray of puto
steamed puto
puto with cheese
Etymology
Borrowed from Tagalog puto, itself from Malay putu, which traces back to a Tamil word for a steamed rice dish — a chain of borrowing that followed centuries of trade across South and Southeast Asia.
Full origin of puto →Frequently asked questions
What does “puto” mean?
The word “puto” means a small steamed rice cake, often slightly sweet, popular in Filipino cuisine and usually eaten as a snack or side dish. In plain terms, a soft, steamed rice cake — a well-known Filipino snack food, usually round and slightly sweet.
How do you pronounce “puto”?
“Puto” is pronounced POO-toh (/ˈpuːtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “puto” in a sentence?
Here is “puto” used in a sentence: “She brought a tray of puto to the family gathering.”
What part of speech is “puto”?
“Puto” is a noun.
Where does the word “puto” come from?
The word “puto” comes from Tagalog. Borrowed from Tagalog puto, itself from Malay putu, which traces back to a Tamil word for a steamed rice dish — a chain of borrowing that followed centuries of trade across South and Southeast Asia.
