Lila (en. Purple)

/li.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A color that is between blue and red in the spectrum.
Her favorite color is purple.
Ang kanyang paboritong kulay ay lila.
One of the primary colors used in celebration and decoration.
Purple is often used in wedding decorations.
Ang lila ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga dekorasyon ng kasal.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'lila' meaning color purple.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purple flower
A type of flower that is purple in color.
lila ng bulaklak

Related Words

blue
Another color close to purple in the spectrum.
bughaw
red
The color used with purple to produce other colors.
pula

Slang Meanings

Very angry or annoyed.
He sided with his friend, so I'm really furious with him.
Kinampihan niya ang kaibigan niya kaya sobrang lila ako sa kanya.
Unusual or envy-inducing.
His new gadget is so cool, it's awesome!
Ang lila ng kanyang bagong gadget, ang saya!
Spontaneity or an unexpected action.
What a surprise, he suddenly left in the middle of the meeting!
Anong lila, bigla na lang siyang umalis sa gitna ng meeting!