Tapalodo (en. Calamine)

/ta.pa.ˈlo.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of skin care commonly used for wounds or rashes.
I used calamine on my wound to speed up the healing.
Ginamit ko ang tapalodo sa aking sugat upang mapabilis ang paghilom.
A medicine commonly used to relieve itching on the skin.
You can find calamine in pharmacies for insect bites.
Makakahanap ka ng tapalodo sa mga botika para sa mga kagat ng insekto.
A type of treatment that contains minerals, usually gray or pink in color.
This calamine is pink and effective for rashes.
Ang tapalodo na ito ay may kulay rosas at epektibo para sa mga pantal.

Etymology

originated from the words 'tapa' and 'lodo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Apply calamine
The process of applying calamine on the skin for treatment.
Maglagay ng tapalodo

Related Words

rash
A skin condition that causes swelling or itching.
pantal
wound
A cut in the skin that may cause pain or discomfort.
sugat

Slang Meanings

Done, it’s over
I’m done with my assignments.
Tapalodo na ako sa pagsasagot ng assignments ko.
The situation is no longer good
Their relationship is done, they aren't talking anymore.
Tapalodo na yung relasyon nila, hindi na sila nag-uusap.
This is the last chance, no other opportunity
That concert is done! Buy your ticket now!
Yung concert na 'yun, tapalodo na! Bilhin mo na yung ticket mo!