Purpura (en. Purpura)

/ˈpɜr.pjʊ.rə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of color that contains purple tonalities.
Her dress has a purple color that enhances her appearance.
Ang kanyang damit ay may purpurang kulay na nakakataas ng kanyang anyo.
A medical condition where the skin or mucous membranes develop purple bruises or spots.
We should see a doctor because he has purpura on his legs.
Dapat kaming magpatingin sa doktor dahil may purpura siya sa mga binti.
Commonly used in art and design to refer to a specific shade of purple.
Purple is one of the primary colors used in her artwork.
Ang purpura ay isa sa pangunahing kulay na ginamit sa kanyang obra.

Etymology

Latin word 'purpura' meaning 'purple color'

Common Phrases and Expressions

purple wave
a wave that has purple or purplish color
purpurang alon
purple color
a color with purple tonalities
purpurang kulay

Related Words

violet
A color that is brighter than purple.
violet
pink
A color related to purple but lighter.
pink

Slang Meanings

Money or wealth
I wish I had money like that!
Sana all, may purpura siya!
Quick understanding
He's cool; he gets it quickly!
Astig siya, purpura siya sa mga ganyan!
Intensity or extraordinary skill
Wow, his game was on another level!
Grabe, purpura yung laro niya kanina!