Diyablo (en. Devil)

di-ja-blo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A malevolent spirit or being that aims to deceive or cause harm.
In culture, we often have stories about the devil trying to tempt people into sin.
Sa kultura, madalas tayong nagkakaroon ng mga kwentong tungkol sa diyablo na nagtatangkang akitin ang mga tao sa kasalanan.
A symbol of evil or opposition to good.
In many myths, the devil represents all that is evil in the world.
Sa maraming alamat, ang diyablo ay kumakatawan sa lahat ng masama sa mundo.
A person with bad behavior or harmful traits.
His actions seem to be those of a devil.
Ang kanyang mga gawa ay tila gawa ng isang diyablo.

Etymology

Spanish word for devil

Common Phrases and Expressions

The devil is in the details.
Every part of a situation or plan is important.
Ang diyablo ay nasa detalye.

Related Words

demon
A being similar to the devil, often with evil qualities.
demonyo
Satan
Another term for the devil in many religions, often used as a symbol of evil.
satanas

Slang Meanings

Bad person or scandalous
My sibling is a devil, always digging into other people's business.
Yung kapatid ko, diyablo yan, lagi nangangalakal sa ibang tao.
A nuisance or obstacle
That person is such a devil, you can't rely on them at work.
Sobrang diyablo ng tao na yan, hindi mo siya mapapagaanan sa trabaho.
Cool or impressive person
My friend is a devil, they have a lot of connections!
Diyablo talaga yung kaibigan ko, ang dami niyang ka-rescue!