Lalo (en. More)

/ˈla.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Indicates a higher degree or extreme of something.
The rain became heavier this morning.
Lalo pang bumigat ang ulan ngayong umaga.
Expresses addition or enhancement of a situation.
We need more effort to achieve success.
Kailangan natin ng lalo pang pagsisikap upang makamit ang tagumpay.
Used to emphasize a specific aspect or part.
Especially the help shared by the community during the disaster.
Lalo na ang tulong na ibinahagi ng komunidad sa panahon ng sakuna.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'lalo', meaning more or especially.

Common Phrases and Expressions

especially if
primarily used to emphasize a condition or situation.
lalo na kung
more so
that means more or especially relevant.
lalo't higit

Related Words

especially
A phrase meaning more important or relevant.
lalo na
more
An adverb referring to a higher degree.
mas

Slang Meanings

Super
The band got even louder at the concert.
Lalo pang umingay ang banda sa concert.
Even more
I put even more effort into this project.
Mas lalo akong naglagay ng effort sa project na ito.
Especially
The food here is great, especially the dessert!
Maganda ang pagkain dito, lalo na ang dessert!
Others
Sometimes, it's more fun to talk about other people, especially if they are crazy.
Minsan, mas nakakatuwang pag-usapan ang ibang tao, lalo na kung nakakabaliw sila.