Magbilad (en. To spread)

maɡˈbilaɖ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of spreading or scattering something.
Spread the clothes out in the sun to dry them.
Magbilad ka ng mga damit sa araw para matuyo ang mga ito.
The act of laying out food or other items on a surface.
Lay out the food on the table before the feast.
Magbilad ka ng pagkain sa mesa bago ang handaan.
The act of spreading something that needs to be unfolded or opened.
Spread the plastic on the floor before painting.
Magbilad ka ng plastic sa sahig bago magpinta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spread out clothes
To lay out clothes to dry.
magbilad ng mga damit

Related Words

to lay out
Similar to magbilad, it also refers to the act of placing items in a location.
maglatag
spread
A state where items are laid out or opened.
bilad

Slang Meanings

To act important or to plead for attention.
Why are you showing off in front of people? You're so dramatic.
Bakit ka nagmagbilad sa harap ng mga tao? Ang drama mo naman.
To act strict or to be overly serious.
He acts like a hardass with the rules in the group, can't take a joke.
Parang magbilad siya sa mga patakaran sa grupo, hindi makilala ang joke.