Oropel (en. Tinsel)

/o.ro.pel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of shiny material commonly used for decoration, often made of thin strips of metal.

The tinsel was used to decorate the Christmas tree.

Ang mga oropel ay ginamit upang magpalamuti sa punong Pasko.

Items that appear expensive but are actually cheap or not made of real gold.

Those pieces of jewelry seem to be merely tinsel and not made of real gold.

Ang mga alahas na iyon ay tila oropel lamang at hindi gawa sa tunay na ginto.

A false appearance of wealth or fame that is showcased outwardly.

His lifestyle is full of tinsel, but behind it lies a reality of poverty.

Ang kanyang pamumuhay ay puno ng oropel, ngunit sa likod nito ay may katotohanan ng kahirapan.

Spanish 'oropel', meaning 'gold' or 'gold-colored materials'.

tinsel in life

An appearance of excess glamor or fame without real significance.

oropel sa buhay

aluin

A type of lightweight decoration made with a shiny appearance from metal.

aluin

things that are meaningless or done just for show

Don't be so oropel, it's better to be true to yourself.

Huwag kang magpaka-oropel, mas magandang maging totoo ka sa sarili mo.

decorations that are fake or made from cheap materials

These jewelry pieces are so oropel, it's embarrassing if others see them.

Sobrang oropel ng mga alahas na ito, nakakahiya nga pag nakita sa ibang tao.

offers that are unbelievable or too good to be true

Sometimes their offers are just oropel, so be careful.

Minsan kasi oropel lang ang mga offer nila, kaya mag-ingat ka.