laso
lasó with stress marks
ribbon; knot
Usage Note
Laso is a Spanish loanword (from lazo, meaning ribbon or bow) most commonly referring to a decorative ribbon or bow used for gifts, hair accessories, and festive decorations. The word is familiar to all ages and appears frequently around Christmas and fiestas.
Examples
" May laso ang regalo. "
Natural Translation
The gift has a ribbon.
Literal Translation
Has ribbon the gift.
" Pula ang laso. "
Natural Translation
The ribbon is red.
Literal Translation
Red the ribbon.
" Inayos niya ang malaking laso sa ibabaw ng kahon bago niya ibinigay ang regalo sa kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
She fixed the big ribbon on top of the box before she gave the gift to her friend.
Literal Translation
Fixed she the big ribbon on top of the box before she gave the gift to friend.
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