Grabadura (en. Engraving)

gra-ba-du-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of engraving or stamping on a material surface.
Engraving is used in art to create artistic works.
Ang grabadura ay ginagamit sa sining upang lumikha ng mga likhang sining.
A work or piece resulting from this process.
There are many beautiful engravings in the exhibition.
Mayroong maraming magagandang grabadura sa eksibisyon.
The art of engraving or printing, often used in books or art images.
Engraving is one of the traditional arts of Filipinos.
Ang grabadura ay isa sa mga tradisyonal na sining ng mga Pilipino.

Etymology

Spanish: grabadura, meaning engraving or printing

Common Phrases and Expressions

wood engraving
Engraving on wood as a form of art.
grabadura ng kahoy
metal engraving
Engraving on metal material.
grabadura sa metal

Related Words

linoleum
A type of engraving made using linoleum.
linobio
screen printing
Method of printing engravings using a mesh screen.
serigraphy

Slang Meanings

Hurt or harmed
My heart is in grave pain.
Grabe 'yung grabadura ng wasak na puso ko.
Very intense or vigorous
Her voice was so powerful at the concert!
Grabe 'yung grabadura ng boses niya sa concert!
Painful memory
That's a memory I can't forget.
Yun 'yung grabadura na hindi ko makakalimutan.