Pulbos (en. Pulver)

pul-bos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fine form of material mixed with water or other liquids.
I used powder for my skincare routine.
Gumamit ako ng pulbos para sa aking skincare routine.
A form of food usually made from flour or other grains.
I baked a cake using flour powder.
Nag-bake ako ng cake gamit ang harina na pulbos.
A type of chemical used in laboratories or industries.
Be careful when handling the chemical powder.
Maging maingat sa paghawak ng kemikal na pulbos.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'pulvis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

coffee powder
Fine coffee not yet mixed with water.
pulbos ng kape
baby powder
Powders used in products for infants.
pulbos na pangbata

Related Words

gunpowder
A type of powder used as an explosive.
pulbura
fragrance powder
Powder used in making perfumes.
pangpabango

Slang Meanings

something to remove fear or anxiety
Dude, I need some powder to get rid of my anxiety for my speech later.
Dude, kailangan ko ng powder para maalis ang kaba ko sa speech ko mamaya.
something fragrant or for removing odors
Nothing beats this powder, you smell fresh all day!
Walang tatalo sa powder na ito, amoy fresh ka buong araw!
drugs or illicit substances
Why does it look like there's some powder hanging out on the corner?
Bakit parang may powder na tumatambay sa kanto?