Aluminyo (en. Aluminum)

a-lu-mi-n-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A metal element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13.
Aluminum is used in the manufacturing of vehicles due to its lightness.
Ang aluminyo ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga sasakyan dahil sa gaan nito.
A lightweight metal that does not rust and is strong.
Aluminum does not tarnish when exposed to air.
Ang aluminyo ay hindi umiitim kapag nalantad sa hangin.
Material used in many applications such as furniture or industrial tools.
We have many household items made of aluminum.
Marami tayong mga kagamitan sa bahay na gawa sa aluminyo.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'aluminio'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aluminum can
A type of container made of aluminum, commonly used for beverages.
aluminyo na lata

Related Words

metal
A group of elements that exhibit good conductivity of electricity and heat.
metal
aluminum foil
Thin sheet of aluminum commonly used in cooking and food storage.
aluminyo foil

Slang Meanings

Really good or light feeling
I related to what he said, everything feels just like aluminum.
Naka-relate ako sa sinabi niya, parang aluminyo lang ang lahat.
A strong thing or person
Our neighbor is so strong, he's like aluminum, unshakeable even in any storm.
Sobrang yung kapitbahay namin, parang aluminyo yan, hindi natitinag kahit anong bagyo.