Pirapiraso (en. Trait)

/pira-pi-ra-so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Characteristic or quality possessed by a person.
His traits show his diligence.
Ang kanyang mga pirapiraso ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagiging masipag.
Physical characteristics or aspects of something.
The traits of her face gave an unusual beauty.
Ang pirapiraso ng kanyang mukha ay nagbigay ng kakaibang ganda.
An aspect of a person's identity or personality.
These traits depict his views on life.
Ang mga pirapiraso nito ay naglalarawan ng kanyang mga pananaw sa buhay.

Etymology

Spanish (rasgos)

Common Phrases and Expressions

fragmented parts
To divide something into smaller parts.
pira-pirasong bahagi

Related Words

personality
The entirety of a person's characteristics and traits.
pagkatao
abilities
Refers to characteristics that grant abilities to a person.
kakayahan

Slang Meanings

separated
Those friends are always separated the whole year.
Yung magkaibigan na yun, always pirapiraso ang buong taon.
to lose motivation
He lost his motivation in the fight, so he only gave half of his heart.
Nag-pirapiraso siya sa laban, kaya kalahating puso na lang ang ibinuhos niya.
not whole
Their team effort feels like it's just in pieces.
Yung team effort nila, parang pirapiraso lang.