Phrase guide

beef salpicao

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Philippines: /ˌbif sɐlˈpiː.kaʊ̯/
  • Philippines: /ˌbiːf sɐlˈpiː.kaʊ̯/

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noun

Meaning 1

A Filipino dish of grilled beef (sirloin or ribeye) cubes sprinkled with grounded black pepper and minced garlic

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

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History

Etymology

From beef + Philippine Spanish salpicao, the latter term is a Philippine Spanish pronunciation spelling form of Spanish salpicado (“sprinkled”), past participle of salpicar (“to sprinkle”). Compare Tagalog salpikaw.