parlor
párlor with stress marks
beauty parlor; salon
Usage Note
Parlor is the neighborhood beauty salon, where Filipinos go for haircuts, manicures, rebond, and hair color. Small parlors are often run out of the front room of a house.
Examples
" Malapit ang parlor sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The salon is near the house.
Literal Translation
Near the parlor at house.
" Nagpaganda siya sa parlor bago ang kasal. "
Natural Translation
She got done up at the salon before the wedding.
Literal Translation
Made-beautiful she at parlor before the wedding.
" Tuwing Disyembre ay mahaba ang pila sa parlor dahil lahat ay gustong magpaganda bago ang mga handaan. "
Natural Translation
Every December the line at the salon is long because everyone wants to get done up before the parties.
Literal Translation
Every December long the line at parlor because all wanting make-beautiful before the plural party.
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