Pardo (en. Brown)

/ˈpardo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A color similar to brown or yellow-brown.
The wall in the room is brown.
Ang pader sa silid ay pardo.
A color that is often an alternative tone of brown.
Maria's hair is dark brown.
Ang buhok ni Maria ay pardo na sarado.

Etymology

Tagalog, derived from Spanish 'pardo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

brown in color
the person or thing has decorations or characteristics that are brown.
pardo ang kulay

Related Words

color
A characteristic of an object that displays light to the eyes.
kulay

Slang Meanings

Always loved or the center of attraction
He's really the life of the party, always the main attraction.
Pardo talaga siya sa lahat ng party, lagi siyang bida.
Favorite
Of course, he is my favorite among all my classmates.
Siyempre, siya ang pardo ko sa lahat ng mga kaklase ko.
Can make a comeback or get saved
I thought I had no hope, but I'm still good for the next exam.
Akala ko wala na akong pag-asa, pero pardo pa rin ako sa susunod na exam.