From root: presko
Usage Note
Pampresko describes things, like light clothing or electric fans, specifically used to help someone feel cool and comfortable in the heat.
Examples
" Pampresko ang juice na ito. "
Natural Translation
This juice is used for cooling.
Literal Translation
Used-for-cooling the juice this.
" Nasaan ang juice na pampresko? "
Natural Translation
Where is the juice used for cooling?
Literal Translation
Where the juice that used-for-cooling?
" Tuwing tag-init, nagbibili sila ng iba't ibang pampresko gaya ng buko at halo-halo sa tabi ng kalsada. "
Natural Translation
During summer, they sell various cooling treats like coconut and halo-halo by the roadside.
Literal Translation
Every hot-season, sell they of various cooling-things like of coconut and halo-halo at side of road.
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