Magaspalto (en. To asphalt)
/maɡasˈpal.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to apply asphalt or cover a surface with asphalt, often used for roads.
We will asphalt the new road next week.
Magaspalto tayo ng bagong kalsada sa susunod na linggo.
To make or construct anything using asphalt as the material.
We need to asphalt the parking lot for the guests.
Kailangan nating magaspalto ng parking lot para sa mga bisita.
Etymology
From the root word 'asphalt' and 'mag-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
asphalting the road
The process of applying asphalt to the road.
magaspalto ng kalsada
Related Words
asphalt
A material used in road construction.
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Slang Meanings
a design or style more beautiful than the usual
Wow, the finishing of their house is so nice! It looks so peaceful.
Aba, ang ganda ng magaspalto ng bahay nila! Parang ang tahimik tingnan.
a mix-and-match of different ideas or styles
The clothes she’s wearing are quite magaspalto, it looks like she's mixed and matched different styles.
Ang mga damit na suot niya ay magaspalto, mukhang naka-mix and match siya ng iba’t ibang lagay.
a complex or convoluted strategy
Their presentation at school became magaspalto, full of twists.
Naging magaspalto ang presentation nila sa school, puno ng twists.