From root: presko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinresko
i-pin-RES-ko
freshened something up
Present (Incomplete)
ipinipresko
i-pi-ni-PRES-ko
freshening something up
Future (Contemplated)
ipipresko
i-pi-PRES-ko
will freshen something up
Usage Note
Ipresko is used when placing something in a cool, ventilated area to keep it fresh or to help it cool down. It is often applied to food items, plants, or even oneself to seek relief from the heat.
Examples
" Ipresko mo ang prutas. "
Natural Translation
Freshen up the fruit.
Literal Translation
Freshen-up you the fruit.
" Gusto kong ipresko ang kwarto. "
Natural Translation
I want to freshen up the room.
Literal Translation
Want I freshen the room.
" Bago ihain, ipinresko muna namin ang mga gulay sa malamig na tubig upang manatiling sariwa. "
Natural Translation
Before serving, we first freshened up the vegetables in cold water so they would stay fresh.
Literal Translation
Before serve, freshened-up first we the vegetables in cold water so stay fresh.
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