EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
dilution; diluent...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/BAN-to/
FIL: Ang proseso ng pagbabawas ng konsentrasyon o tapang ng isang likido sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng isa pang likido, karaniwan ay tubig. Tumutukoy rin ito sa mismong idinadagdag na panunaw.
EN: dilution; diluent
This is what you do to your Zesto or Tang when it's too sweet—you add water. 'Banto' is the act of diluting, or the water you use to do it. It’s the ultimate life hack for making your coffee less strong, your juice last longer, or your mom's sinigang less maasim.
Possibly related to Malay 'bantu' (help, assist), in the sense of 'assisting' a liquid to become less concentrated.
Often used in the context of drinks or liquid flavorings. The verb form is 'bantuhan' (to dilute something).
🇵🇭 Masyadong matapang ang kape, lagyan mo ng kaunting banto.
🇺🇸 The coffee is too strong, add a little water to dilute it.
🇵🇭 Ang paglalagay ng banto sa alak ay paraan upang hindi agad malasing.
🇺🇸 Adding a diluent to the alcohol is a way to not get drunk quickly.
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