Paghihilod (en. Scrubbing)
/pagiˈhilod/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cleaning the skin by applying gentle movements or scrubbing.
Exfoliating the body helps stimulate blood circulation.
Ang paghihilod sa katawan ay nakatutulong sa pagpapasigla ng sirkulasyon ng dugo.
A type of personal hygiene aimed at removing dead skin.
Exfoliation is important to maintain skin cleanliness and health.
Mahalaga ang paghihilod upang mapanatili ang kalinisan at kalusugan ng balat.
An activity that uses various products like scrubs or soap.
She brought scrubbing products for the spa session.
Nagdala siya ng mga produktong pang-paghihilod para sa spa session.
Etymology
From the root word 'hilod' meaning care or grooming of the body.
Common Phrases and Expressions
body scrubbing
A process of taking care of the skin through scrubbing.
paghihilod ng katawan
scrubbing with a scrub
Using a specific product for skin exfoliation.
paghihilod gamit ang scrub
Related Words
hilod
The term describing the activity of caring for or grooming the skin.
hilod
exfoliation
A type of skin treatment aimed at removing dead skin.
exfoliation
Slang Meanings
To sweat or massage the body in heat (in a spa or home service)
Getting a body scrub at the spa is tiring, but it's fun!
Nakakapagod ang paghihilod sa spa, pero ang saya!
Washing away or crushing stress (literal or figurative)
All I need is a good scrub to release my stress.
Paghihilod lang ang kailangan ko para ma-release ang stress ko.
Taking care of oneself or 'self-care'
We need a little scrub time for our self-care.
Kailangan natin ng konting paghihilod para sa self-care natin.