Iskarlata (en. Scarlet)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A color that is a bright red with a hint of orange or yellow.

She wore a scarlet dress to the wedding.

Nagsuot siya ng iskarlatang damit sa kasal.

Often used to describe something that has a vivid red color.

The scarlet flowers are in the middle of the garden.

Ang mga iskarlatang bulaklak ay nasa gitna ng hardin.

scarlet attire

Attire that is scarlet in color.

iskarlatang kasuotan

red

A primary color considered bright and attention-grabbing.

pula

pink

A color that is softer than scarlet, often representing love.

rosas

the term refers to a sex worker

That sex worker I saw earlier was beautiful!

Yun bang iskarlata na nakita ko kanina, ang ganda!

the term is another word for prostitute

There are many prostitutes on the corner, but I will still follow my parents' teachings.

Maraming iskarlata sa kanto, pero susundin ko pa rin ang mga aral ng magulang ko.

the term can refer to a street hustler as well

Sometimes, people on the street seem like street hustlers, busy finding ways to earn.

Minsan, parang mga iskarlata ang mga tao sa kalsada, abala sa paghahanap ng kita.