Maatraso (en. Variegated)

/maˈatraso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of color or form that has variations or mixed colors.
These flowers are variegated, making them beautiful to look at.
Ang mga bulaklak na ito ay maatraso, kaya't maganda silang tingnan.
Change in appearance caused by various factors.
The variegation of the leaves is caused by different soil conditions.
Ang maatraso ng mga dahon ay sanhi ng iba't ibang kondisyon ng lupa.

Etymology

A Tagalog word derived from 'matsura' meaning 'of diversity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

variegated scenery
Scenery full of various colors or captivating designs.
maatrasyong tanawin

Related Words

matsura
Root word describing diversity.
matsura

Slang Meanings

a person who overly practices or compares
I don't want to hang out with Jun because he's so 'maatraso'. Everything we do, he has to critique.
Ayaw ko na makasama si Jun kasi sobrang maatraso. Lahat na lang ng galaw namin, pinapara niya.
good friends who always help
They're the 'maatraso' type that are always there for you no matter what problem you have.
Sila talaga yung maatraso na kahit anong problema mo, andiyan sila.