Platino (en. Platinum)
/plaˈtino/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A valuable metal that is silvery-gray in color, commonly used in jewelry and electronic devices.
Platinum is more durable than gold and silver.
Ang platino ay mas matibay kaysa sa ginto at silver.
A metal category with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78.
Platinum is used in the production of high-quality instruments.
Ang platino ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mataas na kalidad na mga instrumento.
A type of luxury or prestige associated with platinum (such as platinum records in the music industry).
He received a platinum record for his album that became a hit.
Nakatanggap siya ng platinum record dahil sa kanyang album na naging hit.
Etymology
From Spanish 'platino', meaning 'little silver'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
platinum card
A type of credit card that has higher limits and benefits.
platinum card
Related Words
gold
A valuable metal, often compared to platinum in value and used in jewelry.
ginto
silver
A metal that is of lower value compared to platinum and gold, also used in jewelry.
pilak
Slang Meanings
Platinum, more expensive than gold, a symbol of wealth.
Dude, your watch is platinum, that's cool!
Pare, ang platino ng relo mo, ang angas!
High level or quality, like premium.
His laptop is platinum! It loads fast.
Yung laptop niya, platino! Ang bilis mag-load.
Refers to things that are exclusive or rare.
This is limited edition; only platinum members can get it.
Limited edition 'to, platino lang ang makakakuha.