From root: braso
Usage Note
Mabraso is formed with the ma- prefix on the Spanish loanword braso (arm), following the productive Filipino pattern of ma- + body part to mean 'having notably developed that feature.' It specifically highlights well-built arm muscles and is used in casual, admiring descriptions of laborers, athletes, or physically active individuals.
Examples
" Mabraso ang aking tatay. "
Natural Translation
My father has muscular arms.
Literal Translation
Muscular the my father.
" Mabraso ang mga kargador sa pantalan. "
Natural Translation
The porters at the port are muscular.
Literal Translation
Muscular the porters at port.
" Dahil sa taon-taong pagbubuhat ng mga kahon sa palengke, naging mabraso ang aking kuya kahit hindi siya nag-eehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
Because of years of lifting boxes at the market, my older brother became muscular even though he doesn't exercise.
Literal Translation
Because of year-to-year lifting of boxes at market, became muscular the my older-brother even-though not he exercises.
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