Pula (en. Red)

/puˈla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A color that results from the combination of yellow and blue, and is one of the primary colors.

His dress is red.

Ang kanyang damit ay kulay pula.

A color that often represents feelings of love and passion.

Red is the color of love.

Pula ang kulay ng pagmamahal.

Also describes danger or warning.

Red is used in warning signs.

Ang pula ay ginagamit sa mga senyales ng babala.

Originating from the Spanish word 'púrpura' referring to the color.

red rose

Symbol of love and desire.

pulang rosas

red light

Signal of danger or stop.

pulang ilaw

secondary color

Colors formed by the mixing of two primary colors.

pangalawang kulay

island

A land area surrounded by water.

pulo

Red, but in a relaxed or chill context.

The color of your outfit is red, it looks so laid-back.

Ang pula ng damit mo, parang chill na chill lang.

Used to describe someone who is angry or furious.

He's turning red with anger, don't make it an issue.

Parang pula na siya sa galit, wag mo nang gawing isyu.

Referring to anything that someone finds cool or interesting.

Dude, your new cellphone is so cool!

Dude, ang pula ng bagong cellphone mo, ang astig!