Baselina (en. Vaseline)

ba-se-li-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of lubricant often used for the skin.
She used vaseline to keep her lips moisturized.
Gumamit siya ng baselina upang mapanatiling moisturized ang kanyang mga labi.
A clay-like product made from mineral oil and wax.
Vaseline is an effective protection against dry skin.
Ang baselina ay epektibong proteksyon laban sa tuyong balat.
A common ingredient in beauty products.
Many cosmetics use vaseline as a base.
Maraming mga pampaganda ang gumagamit ng baselina bilang base.

Etymology

Spanish term 'vaselina'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Apply vaseline
A reminder to put vaseline on the skin when it's dry.
Maglagay ng baselina

Related Words

moisturizer
A product used to keep the skin moist.
moisturizer

Slang Meanings

Used for removing dry skin
I need some baselina because my skin is so dry right now.
Kailangan ko ng baselina kasi ang dry ng balat ko ngayon.
Used for smoothing lips
Sometimes, I put baselina on my lips to make them smooth.
Minsan, naglalagay ako ng baselina sa labi ko para makinis.
Applied for sunburn relief
When you get sunburned, baselina is good to relieve the heat.
Pagka nasunog ka, okay ang baselina para maibsan ang init.
Tagalog equivalent of 'Vaseline'
Baselina is like double duty, for skin and for writing.
Ang baselina, parang double duty, pang skin at pang sulat.