Alpombra (en. Carpet)

al-pom-bra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fabric used to cover the floor and provide comfort.
The carpet in the living room is made from fine wool.
Ang alpombra sa sala ay ginawa mula sa masarap na lana.
Can be used as a decorative element in a room.
The carpet adds warmth and color to the room.
Ang alpombra ay nagbibigay ng init at kulay sa silid.
A soft piece of material often placed on top of the floor.
The carpet is placed on the wooden floor to maintain comfort.
Ipinapatong ang alpombra sa kahoy na sahig upang mapanatili ang ginhawa.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'alfombra'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

living room carpet
Carpet placed in the living room.
alpombra ng sala

Related Words

cover
A common term for any type of wrapping or protection.
takip

Slang Meanings

Just passing through
That's just someone passing through our family, but we still love them.
Alpombra lang sa ating pamilya yan, pero mahal pa rin natin.
Very relatable
That's very relatable in my life, because we've all been through that.
Alpombra yan sa buhay ko, kasi lahat tayo dumaan sa ganun.
Drunk or lacks ambition
He's just passing through, he doesn't have any direction.
Alpombra lang siya, wala naman siyang direction.