Umapula (en. To turn red)

/umaˈpula/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of becoming red.
His face turned red in embarrassment.
Umapula ang kanyang mukha sa hiya.
Refers to the increase of red elements, like in fruits or flowers.
The flowers in this garden turned red.
Umapula ang mga bulaklak sa hardin na ito.
Can express a change of state or condition to the color red.
The water turns red when it is hot.
Umapula ang tubig kapag mainit na.

Etymology

From the root 'pula' which refers to the color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turn red with anger
Face turned red due to anger.
umapula sa galit
turn red with embarrassment
Face turned red due to embarrassment.
umapula sa kahihiyan

Related Words

red
A color commonly associated with blood, fire, and love.
pula
to turn red
The process of turning or becoming red.
pumula

Slang Meanings

the explosion of anger or emotion
I shook with anger, my face turned red from the heat.
Umuga na ako sa galit, parang umapula na ang mukha ko sa kakainit.
to get angry or filled with irritation
I hope he doesn't get mad when he finds out I deleted his game.
Sana hindi siya umapula kapag nalaman niyang nabura ko 'yung game niya.
to become lively or full of life
I am so excited right now because I got the job!
Ngayon ako umapula sa saya kasi natanggap ko 'yung trabaho!