From root: ganda
Usage Note
Pampaganda refers to makeup, skin products, or any tool used specifically to enhance physical beauty.
Examples
" Bumili siya ng pampaganda. "
Natural Translation
She bought some makeup.
Literal Translation
Bought she of beautifier.
" Ito ang pampaganda ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
This is the beautifier of the house.
Literal Translation
This the beautifier of house.
" Hindi naman kailangan ng pampaganda para magmukhang maganda, dahil ang tunay na kagandahan ay nagmumula sa loob. "
Natural Translation
You don't really need makeup to look beautiful, because true beauty comes from within.
Literal Translation
Not really needed of beautifier to look beautiful, because the true beauty comes from inside.
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