Plata (en. Silver)

/ˈplata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A precious metal that is white-gray in color and used for making jewelry and other items.

His ring is made of pure silver.

Ang kanyang singsing ay gawa sa purong plata.

A form of currency or coin made of silver.

They used silver as payment for their purchases.

Ginamit nila ang plata bilang pambayad sa kanilang mga bilihin.

Commonly refers to utensils or items that contain silver.

These plates have a design made of silver.

Ang mga platong ito ay may disenyong gawa sa plata.

Nangunguhit mula sa salitang Kastila na 'plata'.

town silver

Indicates the wealth or assets of a place or organization.

plata ng bayan

this silver is worthless

Means that something is insignificant or valueless.

walang halaga ang platang ito

silver

Another term for plata, particularly in the context of monetary or physical value.

pilak

mineral

A natural material from the earth that can serve as a source of silver.

mineral

Money or cash

I don't have money, so I can't join the outing.

Wala akong plata, kaya di ako makakasama sa outing.

Fund or budget

My money might run out because of all the dining.

Baka maubos na ang plata ko sa mga kainan.

Milk (referring to something that has been overly used or taken for granted)

I'm tired of giving them money, it feels like I'm just milking it.

Sawa na ako sa pagbigay ng plata sa kanila, parang gatas na lang.