libido
libído with stress marks
sexual desire; urge
Usage Note
Libido is borrowed from English (which took it from Latin) and is used in both clinical and casual speech to refer to sexual drive or desire. In everyday Filipino conversation it is used frankly but not crudely, often in discussions about health, relationships, or psychology.
Examples
" Mababa ang libido niya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
His libido is low right now.
Literal Translation
Low the libido his now.
" Mataas ang libido niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her libido is high.
Literal Translation
High the libido his/her.
" Ayon sa doktor, ang stress at kakulangan sa tulog ay maaaring magpababa ng libido ng isang tao. "
Natural Translation
According to the doctor, stress and lack of sleep can lower a person's libido.
Literal Translation
According to the doctor, the stress and lack of sleep can lower of libido of a person.
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