Usage Note
Kandádo is a Spanish loanword for padlock, and padlocks are ubiquitous in Filipino households, used to secure gates, doors, storage rooms, and cabinets. The word also appears in figurative speech — saying someone has a kandado on their lips means they keep secrets well.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng bagong kandado. "
Natural Translation
I bought a new padlock.
Literal Translation
Bought I a new padlock.
" Nakalimutan kong dalhin ang susi ng kandado ng gate. "
Natural Translation
I forgot to bring the key to the gate's padlock.
Literal Translation
Forgot I to-bring the key of-the padlock of-the gate.
" Tiyaking nakakandado ang pinto bago ka umalis, dahil madalas nakakalimutan ng iba ang kandado kaya nakapasok ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
Make sure the door is locked before you leave, because others often forget the padlock, which is how the thief got in.
Literal Translation
Make-sure locked the door before you leave, because often forget by-the others the padlock so got-in the thief.
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