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    Platina (en. Platino)

    pla-ti-na

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A gray metal with atomic number 78.
    Platinum is often used in making jewelry and laboratory instruments.
    Ang platina ay kadalasang ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga alahas at mga instrumento sa laboratoryo.
    A precious metal that is resistant to rust and corrosion.
    Due to the properties of platinum, it is used as a catalyst in some reactions.
    Dahil sa katangian ng platina, ito ay ginagamit bilang catalyst sa ilang mga reaksyon.
    A unit in awards indicating a high level of achievement, often used in music.
    She succeeded in her album achieving platinum status in sales.
    Nagtagumpay siya sa kanyang album na makamit ang platina status sa mga benta.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'platina', a diminutive of 'plata' meaning silver.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Platinum sales
    Refers to a high sales level that has reached platinum.
    Platino na benta

    Related Words

    silver
    A silver-colored metal with atomic number 47.
    plata
    gold
    A precious yellow metal with atomic number 79.
    ginto

    Slang Meanings

    A label for someone wealthy or flashy
    They're the platinum on social media, has a lot of followers!
    Siya yung platina sa social media, ang daming followers!
    Sophisticated person or thing
    Wow, your outfit is so platinum today!
    Grabe, ang platina ng outfit mo ngayon!
    A wealthy person or celebrity
    The platinum ones are really different at events like this.
    Iba talaga ang platina sa mga ganitong event.