Gargantilya (en. Necklace)
/gar·gan·ti·ly·a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of jewelry worn around the neck.
She wore her new necklace at the wedding.
Suot niya ang kanyang bagong gargantilya sa kasal.
A short necklace usually made of lighter materials.
Her necklace is made of pearls.
Ang kanyang gargantilya ay gawa sa mga perlas.
Etymology
Spanish: gargantilla
Common Phrases and Expressions
gold necklace
A necklace made of gold.
gargantilya ng ginto
Related Words
jewelry
Fashion accessory items often made of precious metals and stones.
alahas
necklace
A common type of jewelry worn around the neck.
kuwintas
Slang Meanings
Too long or too big
Wow, your dress is so gargantilya! It's like so long!
Grabe, ang gargantilya ng dress mo! Parang ang haba!
So surprising or impressive
Did you see idol's gargantilya performance? I have no words!
Nakita mo ba yung gargantilya na performance ni idol? Wala akong masabi!
Very big or amazing thing
The new mall next to the school is really gargantilya!
Yung bagong mall sa tabi ng school, really gargantilya!