Magpaldo (en. To boast)

maɡˈpal.do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to express pride or oneself.
Do not boast about your achievements; it is better to be humble.
Huwag kang magpaldo sa iyong mga nagawa, mas mabuting maging mapagpakumbaba.
An act of showing off wealth or ability to others.
His boasting does not help his reputation.
Ang kanyang pag-papaldo ay hindi nakakatulong sa kanyang reputasyon.

Etymology

The word 'paldo' comes from the Spanish word 'paldo' meaning 'comforting' or 'happy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not boast
Avoid bragging or showing off.
Huwag magpaldo

Related Words

pride
Meaning of being proud or boastful due to one's success.
yabang

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be wealthy or famous but lacks substance.
My friend is such a show-off. You’d think he’s rich, but he’s really struggling at home.
Sobrang magpaldo ng kaibigan ko. Akala mo kung sino ang mayayaman, pero hirap na hirap naman sa bahay.
To seek opportunities in front of others.
Jen always manages to put herself in good situations, that's why many want to help her.
Laging magpaldo si Jen sa mga kailangan, kaya naman ang daming gustong tumulong sa kanya.