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    Posporo (en. Match)

    pos-poro

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A small stick that has flammable material and an igniting tip at one end.
    He used a match to light the candle.
    Gumamit siya ng posporo upang mag-apoy ng kandila.
    A tool used to ignite a fire.
    Sometimes a match is necessary for camping.
    Minsan ay kinakailangan ang posporo sa camping.
    The process of igniting a fire using a match.
    The match was used to start the fire in the fireplace.
    Ang posporo ay ginamit sa pagpapasimula ng apoy sa fireplace.

    Etymology

    It originated from the Spanish word 'fósforo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Light the fire with a match
    Use a match to create fire.
    Posporon mo ang apoy

    Related Words

    candle
    A source of light that is lit with a match.
    kandila
    fire
    A chemical reaction resulting from igniting a match.
    apoy

    Slang Meanings

    Tool for starting a fire
    I can't find the match, so I can't light my cigarette.
    Di ko makita yung posporo, kaya hindi ko masindihan yung sigarilyo ko.
    Hehe, it's just a small thing
    The match, no matter how small, is still important for the campfire.
    Yung posporo, kahit gaano kaliit, importante pa rin yan sa campfire.
    Refers to cheap, useful items
    There's no match here, but the lighter is fine too.
    Walang posporo dito, pero yung lighter ay okay na rin.