Foodnoun
Prutas
PROO-tahs
EnglishFruits
Word of the Day · Friday, August 28, 2026
Prutas — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 28, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Prutas" comes from the Spanish "frutas" — the Philippines' tropical climate means the actual variety (mango, mangosteen, lanzones, durian) is entirely native, even though the umbrella word borrowed from Spanish.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Cebu's mangoes are internationally famous — sweeter and less fibrous than many other varieties — and "prutas" season gift-giving (bringing a box of mangoes when visiting) is a genuinely common social gesture.
Example Sentences
Shopping for a snack
Palit ta'g prutas para sa merienda.
“Let's buy fruits for the snack.”
A gift-giving gesture
Dad-a ni nga prutas para sa imong Lola.
“Bring these fruits for your grandmother.”
Describing seasonal produce availability
Abunda ang prutas karong tingsummer.
“Fruits are abundant this summer season.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Prutas" mean in Bisaya?
"Prutas" means "Fruits" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Food category, pronounced as "PROO-tahs".
How do you pronounce "Prutas" in Cebuano?
"Prutas" is pronounced "PROO-tahs". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Prutas" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Palit ta'g prutas para sa merienda." — "Let's buy fruits for the snack.". Cebu's mangoes are internationally famous — sweeter and less fibrous than many other varieties — and "prutas" season gift-giving (bringing a box of mangoes when visiting) is a genuinely common social gesture.
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