Emplasto (en. Plaster)

/ɛmˈplasto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A material used to cover a wound or injury.

I used a plaster on my wound to help it heal quickly.

Gumamit ako ng emplasto sa aking sugat upang mabilis itong gumaling.

A type of medicinal patch applied to the skin for treatment.

The plaster for headaches works effectively for me.

Ang emplasto para sa pananakit ng ulo ay epektibo para sa akin.

From the Spanish 'emplasto', meaning 'healing application'.

medicated plaster

Healing plaster that contains medication.

emplastong gamot

treatment

Refers to materials or methods used for the treatment of illness or injury.

panggamot

medicine

Substances or drugs used for healing the body.

medisina

A remedy for wounds or scratches, but also used as slang for someone who is useless or worthless.

He's like a plaster in the group, always there but never really helpful.

Parang emplasto lang siya sa barkada, lagi na lang andiyan pero di naman nakakatulong.

Like a band-aid solution to a problem, a quick fix that doesn't last.

Your approach is just a plaster for the issue, it won't solve the real problem.

Yung paraan mo, emplasto lang yan sa isyu, hindi yan makakasolusyon sa totoong problema.