Kopra (en. Copra)

/ˈkɔpɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The dried flesh of the coconut used in producing oil.
Copra is a main product in areas with many coconuts.
Ang kopra ay pangunahing produkto sa mga lugar na may maraming niyog.
A product from the coconut that has a high oil content.
Copra is often sold in markets.
Ang kopra ay madalas na inilalako sa mga pamilihan.
Unprocessed coconut oil obtained from copra.
Oil from copra is used for cooking.
Ang langis mula sa kopra ay ginagamit sa pagluluto.

Etymology

Spanish word: 'coco'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

copra processing area
Place or area where copra is processed.
koprahan

Related Words

coconut
A tree that bears coconuts, important to the economy of tropical countries.
niyog
coconut oil
The result of processing copra, used in food and industry.
langis ng niyog

Slang Meanings

benefit in life
I want to earn a lot of copra for my dreams.
Gusto kong kumita ng maraming kopra para sa mga pangarap ko.
things that are put together
Just think of your projects as if they're just copra, that's easy.
Isipin mo nalang ang mga proyekto mo na parang kopra lang, madali lang ‘yan.
money or earnings
I need some copra to buy a new gadget.
Kailangan ko ng kopra para makabili ng bagong gadget.