Pagpulas (en. Redness)

pah-goo-lahs

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being red.
The redness of his cheeks is a sign of embarrassment.
Ang pagpulas ng kanyang pisngi ay tanda ng kahihiyan.
The red color caused by a liquid such as blood.
It left a redness on the floor from the wound.
Nag-iwan siya ng pagpulas sa sahig mula sa sugat.
A sign of inflammation or illness.
The redness on the skin may indicate an allergy.
Ang pagpulas sa balat ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng allergy.

Etymology

This originated from the root word 'pula' meaning the color of blood or fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

redness of the eye
Need due to emotion or pain causing redness in the eye.
pagpulas ng mata
redness of the skin
Redness of the skin that may be caused by various conditions.
pagpulas ng balat

Related Words

red
The color that describes fire or blood.
pula
redness
A condition that describes the presence of red on the skin or body part.
pamumula

Slang Meanings

To cry or be filled with tears.
When I cry, it's like I'll just wait to fix my makeup.
Pag nagpulas ako, parang mag-aantay na lang ako na mag-ayos ng makeup.
To get angry or feel insecure.
She got upset when she found out she wasn't included in the trip.
Nagpulas siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya sinama sa trip.