From root: bestida
Usage Note
Pambestida refers to a type of fabric or material specifically intended for making a dress. For example, 'telang pambestida' refers to dressmaking cloth.
Examples
" Malambot ang pambestidang tela. "
Natural Translation
The dress material is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the dress-material fabric.
" Ang pambestidang materyal ay malambot. "
Natural Translation
The dress material is soft.
Literal Translation
The material for the dress is soft.
" Hinanap namin ang pinakamagandang pambestidang tela sa palengke para sa kasal ng aking pinsan. "
Natural Translation
We looked for the nicest dress material in the market for my cousin's wedding.
Literal Translation
Looked-for we the nicest dress-material fabric in market for the wedding of my cousin.
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