Filipino · Food & Drink
tinapay
Bread
Beginnernoun
Definition
A baked food; pandesal is the beloved breakfast roll.
Example
Mainit pa ang pandesal na tinapay.
The pandesal bread is still warm.
Etymology
The Tagalog word 'tinapay' originates from the Spanish term 'pan', which means 'bread'. Throughout history, it has evolved to denote local varieties of bread and baked goods in the Philippines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tinapay' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often in everyday conversation, and is prevalent across various regions in the Philippines, with slight variations in types of bread referenced.