dupilas
dupílas with stress marks
stumble; accidental slip
Usage Note
Dupilas describes an accidental slip or stumble, especially on a wet or uneven surface. It can also be used figuratively for a minor lapse or misstep in speech or behavior, making it useful in both everyday and metaphorical contexts.
Examples
" Isang dupilas lang, ayos ka lang? "
Natural Translation
Just a slip — are you okay?
Literal Translation
One slip only, okay you only?
" Isang dupilas ang nangyari sa bata. "
Natural Translation
An accidental slip happened to the child.
Literal Translation
One stumble the happened in child.
" Dahil sa basang sahig, nagkaroon ng dupilas ang matanda ngunit mabuti na lang at may humawak sa kanya agad. "
Natural Translation
Because of the wet floor, the old man had a slip, but luckily someone held onto him right away.
Literal Translation
Because of wet floor, had of slip the old-man but good only and has held to him immediately.
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