Perlas (en. Pearls)

ˈpɛr.las

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of precious stone formed inside shells.

The pearl is considered a symbol of wealth and beauty.

Ang perlas ay itinuturing na simbolo ng yaman at kagandahan.

Small balls of rice often used in food preparation.

We ate pearl rice at her gathering.

Kumain kami ng perlas na kanin sa kanyang handa.

Spanish word 'perla'

pearl of the Orient

A term for the Philippines due to the beauty of its places.

perlas ng silangan

legend

A story about the origin of pearls.

alamat

beauty

The quality of being beautiful, often associated with pearls.

kagandahan

favorite or hot topic (something that is favored)

Perry, it's you again! Are you saying I'm a 'pearl' or that my clothes are 'pearl' pretty again?!

Perry, ikaw na naman! Sinasabi mo na naman na 'perlas' ka o 'perlas' na gaganda ang damit ko?!

expensive item; wealthy

His new car is like a pearl, so expensive!

Ang kanyang bagong sasakyan ay parang perlas, ang mahal!

a person of high value in life; special

My mother is the pearl of my life.

Sobrang perlas ng buhay ko ang nanay ko.