Diablo (en. Devil)
djablo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An entity considered evil or an enemy of God in most religions.
In folk tales, the devil often enters the scene to test people.
Sa mga kwentong bayan, madalas na ang diablo ang pumapasok sa eksena para subukan ang mga tao.
A symbol of evil or temptation.
He was taken by the devil and never returned to the right path.
Siya ay kinuha ng diablo at hindi na nagbalik sa tama.
A creative character used in art forms such as films or literature.
In his work, the devil is an extraordinary character battling goodness.
Sa kanyang akda, ang diablo ay isang pambihirang karakter na naglalaban sa kabutihan.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
devil in the details
A way to refer to being overly detailed or complicated.
diablo sa detalye
Related Words
demon
A cruel being or spirit in mythology and religion often equated with the devil.
demonyo
Slang Meanings
A person who is troublesome or fond of fighting.
Like Marco, he's really a troublemaker, always has something going on.
Parang si Marco, diablo talaga, palaging may pinagdadaanan.
Sneaky or untrustworthy in certain matters.
My friend, he's a real devil, very kind at first glance but has bad intentions.
Yung kaibigan ko, diablo, napakabait sa unang tingin pero may masamang balak.
Showy or dramatic in actions.
Don’t mind Jake, he's a real showoff on stage when he performs.
Huwag mo nang pansinin si Jake, diablo na yan sa stage kapag nagpeperform.