What Is Kalabasa In English? (Answers)
WHAT IS KALABASA IN ENGLISH – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to talk about the English translation of one of the most popular vegetables in the Philippines – Kalabasa.
Often times you would hear people say “Kalabasa para sa malinaw na mata”. Which is certainly trues as Kalbasa contains vitamins that are essential for the eyes!
In English, it is translated as “Squash”. Meanwhile, “Buto ng Kalabasa” are called “pumpkin seeds”. Additionally, the kalabasa could also be related to a species of Cucurbita pepo. However, the squash grown in the Philippines is called “Cucurbita moschata”.
You could primarily see the kalabasa in the popular Filipino dish, “pinakbet”. Here, the squash is cut into cubes and boiled by itself or with other vegetables.
Usually, this dish is served with fresh white rice. Furthermore, it could be dipped in a mix of soy sauce and kalamansi (Philippine Lemon).
With the nutrition it brings, no wonder its included in the popular Filipino children’s rhyme “Bahay Kubo”.
For other English-Tagalog translations…
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