opalo
opálo with stress marks
opal (semi-precious stone)
Usage Note
Opalo is borrowed from Spanish 'ópalo' and is the Filipino term for the opal gemstone. While not native to the Philippines, opals are known through Spanish colonial influence and are sold in jewelry markets, appearing in gemology, jewelry-making, and decorative arts contexts.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng opalo. "
Natural Translation
The opal is so beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of opal.
" May magandang opalo ang kanyang singsing. "
Natural Translation
His/her ring has a beautiful opal.
Literal Translation
Has beautiful opal the his/her ring.
" Pinili niya ang singsing na may opalo dahil nagbabago ang kulay nito kapag tinatamaan ng liwanag. "
Natural Translation
She chose the ring with an opal because its color changes when it is struck by light.
Literal Translation
Chose she the ring that-has opal because changes the color its when struck of light.
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