Eskandalo (en. Scandal)

/ɛs.kɑnˈdalo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An event that causes intense controversy or noticeable outrage.
The political scandal reached the citizens.
Ang eskandalo sa politika ay umabot hanggang sa mga mamamayan.
An action or situation that incurs judgment or ridicule from others.
His statements became a scandal among the people.
Naging eskandalo ang kanyang mga pahayag sa mga tao.
A situation that causes the public to have a negative opinion.
The scandal led to the company's reputation downfall.
Ang eskandalo ay nagdulot ng pagbagsak ng reputasyon ng kumpanya.

Etymology

Spanish: 'escándalo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

family scandal
An issue or problem within a family that causes conflict.
iskandalo sa pamilya
political scandal
A scandal related to the activities of politicians.
pampulitikang eskandalo

Related Words

power
The ability or capacity to influence people or situations.
kapangyarihan
accusation
Publicly attributing blame to someone arising from a scandal.
bintang

Slang Meanings

A commotion or a major issue that becomes a topic of conversation for many.
Wow, the scandal from that celebrity's announcement has everyone listening!
Grabe, ang eskandalo sa announcement ng celebrity na iyon, lahat na lang nakikinig!
A bizarre event that highlights someone's audacity or behavior that is out of the ordinary.
Did you see that? What a scandal, her outfit is so daring!
Yung nakita mo? Ang laki ng eskandalo, napaka-daring ng outfit niya!
A situation filled with drama or chaos.
That conversation between my best friend and her partner is truly a scandal, everyone is waiting!
Yung usapan ni beshie at jowa niya, eskandalo na talaga, lahat nag-aabang!