Polbera (en. Pencil)

/polˈbɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of writing instrument that has a wooden body and is often used in drawing or writing.
I needed to buy a new pencil for my drawing.
Kinailangan kong bumili ng bagong polbera para sa aking guhit.
An instrument that has a pigmented substance in its portion for writing or drawing.
The pencil comes in various colors that can be used in art.
Ang polbera ay may iba't ibang kulay na maaaring gamitin sa sining.

Etymology

Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pencil
to use a pencil to write or draw
mag-polbera

Related Words

writing
The action of using a pencil or other writing instrument.
pagsusulat
drawing
A representation or mark on paper using a pencil.
guhit

Slang Meanings

Desire or inclination
His obsession with luxury bags is unreal, he can't take his eyes off them.
Grabe ang polbera niya sa mga luxury bags, ayaw nang kumurap sa iba.
Bipolar or fluctuating behavior
Her mood swings are like a rollercoaster, sometimes happy, sometimes sad.
Parang polbera ang mood swings niya, minsan masaya, minsan malungkot.
Fond of showing off or being flashy
He's the show-off of the group, always flaunting new and nice stuff.
Siya ang polbera sa barkada, lagi na lang may bago at magandang gamit.