Halea (en. Blush)

ha-le-a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The phenomenon of the face turning red due to embarrassment, anger, or pleasure.
Maria suddenly blushed when she saw a handsome man.
Biglang nag-halea si Maria nang makakita siya ng guwapo.
A bodily reaction that causes a warming sensation in the cheeks.
She felt a blush after the tight hug.
Nakaramdam siya ng halea matapos ang mahigpit na yakap.

Etymology

Chinese

Common Phrases and Expressions

She blushed
She is embarrassed or upset.
Naghalea siya

Related Words

shame
The feeling of embarrassment or humility that causes blushing.
hiya
embarrassing
A situation or thing that causes shame.
nakakahiya

Slang Meanings

Wow, that's beautiful!
Wow, your dress is beautiful!
Halea, ang ganda ng dress mo!
That's fun!
Wow, last night's party was fun!
Halea, ang saya ng party kagabi!
That's solid!
Wow, your performance was solid!
Halea, solid ang performance mo!