Magborlas (en. To adorn or decorate)

/maɡˈbɔrlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of putting tassels or decorations on something.

Let's adorn our house for Christmas.

Magborlas tayo ng ating bahay para sa Pasko.

Beautifying or adding details to something.

She wants to decorate her dress for the special occasion.

Gusto niyang magborlas ng kanyang damit para sa espesyal na okasyon.

The word 'magborlas' comes from the word 'borlas', a Spanish term referring to decoration or accessory.

To adorn clothing

Adding tassels or decorations to a piece of clothing.

Magborlas ng kasuotan

tassel

A decoration often used on clothing and other items.

borlas

decoration

Items used to beautify a space or object.

dekorasyon

to pretend or appear wealthy

He really likes to show off on social media, but he's not actually rich.

Sobrang magborlas siya sa social media, pero hindi naman talaga siya mayaman.

to boast or show off

I didn't reply to him because he was acting all high and mighty.

Di ko na siya sinagot kasi ang taas ng magborlas niya.

to give the impression of being better or more popular

It seems like he just wants to show off that he's better than everyone else.

Parang gusto lang niyang magborlas na mas magaling siya sa lahat.