Yelo (en. Ice)

/ˈje.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A cold and solid form of water that has frozen.
We need to buy ice for the drinks.
Kailangan nating bumili ng yelo para sa inumin.
Ice used for preserving food.
We put ice in the cooler to keep the fish fresh.
Naglagay kami ng yelo sa cooler para mapanatili ang pagiging sariwa ng mga isda.
A mixture of ice and other ingredients such as flavored drinks.
The store sold a delicious mixture of ice and flavor.
Isang masarap na halo ng yelo at prenda ang binenta ng tindahan.

Etymology

Spanish word 'hielo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ice in drinks
pieces of ice added to beverages
yelo sa inumin

Related Words

ice cubes
Small pieces of ice often used in beverages.
yelo na piraso
ice in coolers
Ice used in coolers to maintain the cold temperature of foods.
yelo sa coolers

Slang Meanings

chills or goosebumps on the body
I'm so happy, I got chills!
Sobrang saya ko, nagkaroon ako ng yelo sa katawan!
ice in a drink
Bring me that drink with ice!
Dalhin mo nga dito 'yung inumin na may yelo!
cool or awesome
Their performance was so cool!
Ang ganda ng performance nila, sobrang yelo!