magpadala
magpadalá with stress marks
to send or have delivered
From root: dala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpadala
nag-pa-da-LA
sent or had delivered
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapadala
nag-pa-pa-da-LA
sending or having delivered
Future (Contemplated)
magpapadala
mag-pa-pa-da-LA
will send or have delivered
Usage Note
Magpadala is the causative verb for having something delivered — money, packages, or the iconic balikbayan box. It is a staple of OFW family life, as in 'Magpapadala ako sa inyo' (I'll send you some).
Examples
" Gusto kong magpadala ng regalo sa aking ina. "
Natural Translation
I want to send a gift to my mother.
Literal Translation
Want I to-send of gift to my mother.
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