Pampaputi (en. Whitening agent)
pahm-pah-poo-tee
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A product or substance used to whiten the skin.
She uses a whitening agent to improve her complexion.
Gumagamit siya ng pampaputi upang mapabuti ang kanyang kutis.
Chemicals that can cause skin whitening.
Many whitening agents contain chemicals that should be used with care.
Maraming pampaputi ang naglalaman ng mga kemikal na dapat gamitin ng maingat.
Etymology
From the word 'pampa' meaning to cause to and 'puti' meaning white or bright.
Common Phrases and Expressions
use the whitening agent
the process of using a product for skin whitening.
gamitin ang pampaputi
Related Words
white
A color similar to brightness or the beauty of light.
puti
beautifying agent
Products used to improve a person's appearance.
pampaganda
Slang Meanings
whitening product or medication
I use a whitening product to lighten my skin.
Gumagamit ako ng pampaputi para mas maging fair ang balat ko.
sometimes used for beauty or enhancement
This whitening product is like magic on my face!
Ang pampaputi na ito, parang magic sa mukha ko!
like a presumed beauty hack
My classmate said that whitening is like a natural beauty hack.
Sabi ng kaklase ko, ang pampaputi daw ay parang natural na beauty hack.