Maputi (en. White)
ma-poo-ti
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes the color of an object that appears white.
The wall is white.
Ang pader ay kulay maputi.
Often used to describe skin with a light tone.
She has fair skin.
Siya ay may maputing balat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
white hair
Having white hair as one ages.
maputi ang buhok
Related Words
pale
A term that describes a color close to white or pale.
maputla
Slang Meanings
kind or caring
Her fair voice seemed to soothe my fatigue.
Ang maputi niyang boses ay parang umaliw sa aking pagod.
a girl with beautiful skin
My friends always say that fair-skinned girls are more beautiful.
Ang mga kaibigan ko ay lagi nilang sinasabi na ang maputi ay mas maganda.
popular among people because of skin color
She is fair, so she is always chosen for modeling.
Maputi siya, kaya siya ang laging kinukuha sa modeling.