From root: dulas
Usage Note
Padulás is a colloquial term for grease money or a bribe given to facilitate or speed up a process. It literally implies something that makes the transaction slide through easily.
Examples
" Humingi siya ng padulas. "
Natural Translation
He asked for a bribe.
Literal Translation
Asked he of bribe.
" Bawal ang magbigay ng padulas sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Giving bribes in the office is prohibited.
Literal Translation
Prohibited to give of bribe in office.
" Tumanggi siyang magbigay ng padulas kahit alam niyang mas mabibilis sana ang pagproseso ng papeles niya. "
Natural Translation
He refused to give a bribe even though he knew his papers would have been processed faster.
Literal Translation
Refused he to-give of bribe even-if knew he more would-be-fast hopefully the processing of papers his.
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