EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to apply powder (to oneself)...
happy, joyful, cheerful...
very happy, overjoyed, ecstatic...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/mag-pul-BO/
FIL: Ang paglalagay ng pulbos, karaniwan sa mukha o katawan, para sa kagandahan o kalinisan.
EN: to apply powder (to oneself)
The classic Pinoy pre-game ritual before going out. You see your crush? Magpulbo ka muna. Pawis from the commute? Magpulbo. It's the original 'retouch,' the low-budget Fenty Beauty that your lola, tita, and you have been using since forever. A true cultural reset.
From Spanish 'polvo' meaning dust or powder.
Interchangeable with 'magpulbos'. 'Magpulbo' is a common verb form.
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🇵🇭 "Sandali, magpupulbo lang ako bago tayo pumasok sa party," sabi ni Ana.
🇺🇸 "Wait, I'll just apply some powder before we enter the party," said Ana.
🇵🇭 Pagkatapos maligo, ugali niyang magpulbo ng likod.
🇺🇸 After bathing, it's her habit to apply powder on her back.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.