Eskayola (en. Plaster)
es-ka-yo-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of material used to make plaster or stucco.
We used plaster to fix the damages on the wall.
Gumamit kami ng eskayola upang maayos ang mga sira sa dingding.
A mineral used in the construction industry.
Gypsum is essential for creating intricate designs on ceilings.
Ang eskayola ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng mga masalimuot na disenyo sa kisame.
Often used on walls as a coating or covering.
We plastered many walls in the new house.
Nag-eskayola kami ng maraming pader sa bagong bahay.
Etymology
Spanish, derived from 'escayola' referring to the plaster or gypsum used in construction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to plaster
to carry out the process of applying plaster to walls or other parts of a structure.
mag-eskayola
Related Words
house construction
A process of building a dwelling that may use plaster.
paggawa ng bahay
coating
The material or process that smooths walls using plaster.
pampalitada
Slang Meanings
A person who is hard-headed or hard-hearted in love.
Wow, Mark is such an eskayola! He has no hope, yet he still won't let go.
Grabe, eskayola yang si Mark! Wala na nga siyang pag-asa, ayaw pa ring bumitaw.
A person who seems to always have trivial grudges, treating them as if they're a big deal.
Wow, Anna is being such an eskayola again over that small thing!
Aba, nag-eska-yola na naman si Anna dahil sa maliit na bagay na iyon!