Paligsa (en. Vigor)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Strength or vigor of a person.

The vigor of this athlete is truly impressive.

Ang paligsa ng atletang ito ay labis na kahanga-hanga.

Can also mean active action or being lively.

Because of his vigor, he needs to rest.

Dahil sa kanyang paligsa, kailangan niyang magpahinga.

has vigor

excellent or lively

may paligsa

lacking vigor

without strength or energy

kulang sa paligsa

lively

Refers to being active and full of life.

masigla

energy

The ability to perform work or activity.

energya

Hooking up, the active act of sexual intercourse or making love.

Dude, they hooked up behind the house last night.

Dude, nag-paligsa sila sa likod ng bahay kagabi.

Having fun sex, often without a serious relationship.

Are you serious about your hookup, or is this just a fling?

Seryoso ka ba sa paligsa niyo, o fling lang 'to?

Quickie or quick sexual encounter.

We even ran to the bathroom for a quick hookup.

Nagtakbuhan pa nga kami sa banyo para sa isang paligsa.