Balsamo (en. Balm)

bal-sa-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of medicine or product used to relieve pain or itchiness of the skin.
I used the balm to soothe the itchiness on my skin.
Ginamit ko ang balsamo upang maibsan ang pangangati sa aking balat.
An absorbent liquid that usually has aromatic and therapeutic properties.
The mint balm helps relieve headaches.
Ang balsamo ng mint ay nakakatulong sa pag-alis ng pananakit ng ulo.
A type of product used on hair to give shine or fix unruly hair.
Her hair looked better after using the balm.
Ang kanyang buhok ay mas umayos pagkatapos niyang gumamit ng balsamo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

balm of the heart
Something that soothes or calms the emotions.
balsamo ng puso
touch of balm
A gentle touch or reception that softens the feeling.
haplos ng balsamo

Related Words

balsam
A type of resin used in making balms and oils.
balsam

Slang Meanings

For pain relief
I need balm because my body hurts so much after the workout.
Kailangan ko ng balsamo kasi sobrang sakit ng katawan ko after ng workout.
Heartache relief
I feel like I need balm for the heartache I have for him.
Feeling ko, balsamo na ang kailangan ko para sa sakit sa puso ko sa kanya.
Soothing remedy
Sometimes, talking to my friend feels like balm to my problems.
Minsan, ang pakikipag-usap sa kaibigan ko, parang balsamo sa mga problema ko.
Beauty product
This lotion is like balm; it makes the skin beautiful!
Itong lotion na ito ay parang balsamo, nakakapaganda ng balat!