Presyoso (en. Precious)

pre-syo-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Gives importance or value to something.

Her jewelry is truly precious to her.

Ang kanyang mga alahas ay talagang presyoso sa kanya.

Important and not easily replaceable.

She has a precious memory from her childhood.

Mayroon siyang presyosong alaala mula sa kanyang pagkabata.

Shows the status of something as unique or hard to obtain.

Her precious time is only shared with true friends.

Ang kanyang presyosong oras ay ibinabahagi lamang sa mga tunay na kaibigan.

From the word 'price' which means value.

time is precious

Time is important and should not be wasted.

presyoso ang oras

life is precious

Life has a high value.

presyoso ang buhay

price

Refers to the value of a product or service.

presyo

arrogant or claiming to be superior to others

Janna is so conceited, you'd think she's someone important.

Sobrang presyoso ni Janna, akala mo kung sino na siya.

too strict or choosy about the people they let in

I couldn't get into the party because the people there were so snobbish.

Hindi ako nakapasok sa party kasi presyoso yung mga tao doon.

overly precious to oneself or of an item

Even though it's an old bag, it's still precious to her because it's a gift from her grandmother.

Kahit lumang bag na, presyoso pa rin sa kanya kasi regalo ng lola niya.