Ladrilyo (en. Brick)

/lɑːd.ɾiˈljo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
a type of material used in construction.
They used bricks in building their house.
Gumamit sila ng ladrilyo sa pagtatayo ng kanilang bahay.
a piece of solid or soft clay hardened by heat.
The brick is made from a mixture of clay and water.
Ang ladrilyo ay gawa mula sa pinaghalong luad at tubig.
material with a smooth and durable surface, often used for walls.
The wall of the house was made from beautifully colored bricks.
Ang pader ng bahay ay ginawa mula sa ladrilyo na may magandang kulay.

Etymology

Spanish: 'ladrillo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

brick underfoot
a metaphor for the hardships endured.
ladrilyo sa ilalim ng paa

Related Words

sand
a common material often used alongside bricks in construction.
buhangin
cement
a type of binding material for bricks.
semento
construction
the process of building structures using bricks and other materials.
konstruksyon

Slang Meanings

Stone or material made into bricks used in construction.
We built a big house because of the bricks from the factory.
Malaki ang nagawa naming bahay dahil sa mga ladrilyong galing sa pabrika.
Too heavy or difficult to carry.
Wow, my backpack is so heavy, it feels like there are bricks inside!
Grabe, ang bigat ng backpack ko, parang may ladrilyo sa loob!
Being strong or resilient.
No matter what happens, my heart is like bricks, I won't give up.
Kahit anong mangyari, ladrilyo ang puso ko, hindi ako susuko.