Usage Note
Kapsula is a Spanish loanword used primarily in medical contexts for a capsule-form medicine, and also in modern usage for space capsules and time capsules. The word is widely understood across generations.
Examples
" Uminom ka ng isang kapsula. "
Natural Translation
Take one capsule.
Literal Translation
Drink you one capsule.
" Pula ang kulay ng kapsula. "
Natural Translation
The color of the capsule is red.
Literal Translation
Red the color of capsule.
" Sinabi ng doktor na dapat kong inumin ang kapsula dalawang beses sa isang araw matapos kumain. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said I should take the capsule twice a day after eating.
Literal Translation
Said of-the doctor that should I-take the capsule two times in one day after eat.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Philippine Christmas Traditions: World's Longest Holiday
Philippine Christmas traditions run four months — from Ber-month carols to Simbang Gabi dawn masses, Noche Buena feasts, and parol lanterns lighting every street.
Tagalog vs Filipino: What's the Difference & Which to Learn
Tagalog and Filipino aren't the same language — but they overlap almost completely. Here's the real difference and which one you should actually learn.
Mano Po and Filipino Etiquette: A Visitor's Guide
Mano po presses an elder's hand to your forehead as a blessing. Learn who to mano, how to lip-point, and the etiquette that wins over a Filipino family.
Ang, Ng, Sa: The 3 Tagalog Case Markers Explained
Ang, ng, sa are the three Tagalog case markers every noun takes. Learn what each does, the personal forms si/ni/kay, plurals with mga, and clear examples.