metaliko
metáliko with stress marks
metallic
Usage Note
Metaliko describes the appearance, sound, or quality of metal and is used in art, design, automotive, and manufacturing contexts. A metallic paint finish on vehicles is commonly referred to as kulay metaliko.
Examples
" Metaliko ang kulay nito. "
Natural Translation
Its color is metallic.
Literal Translation
Metallic the color of-this.
" Ang sasakyan ay may kulay na asul na metaliko. "
Natural Translation
The car has a metallic blue color.
Literal Translation
The vehicle is has color that blue that metallic.
" Mas mahal nang kaunti ang sasakyan kapag pinili mo ang metaliko na pintura kaysa sa karaniwang kulay. "
Natural Translation
The car costs a little more if you choose the metallic paint rather than the ordinary color.
Literal Translation
More expensive a-little the vehicle when chose you the metallic paint than the ordinary color.
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