puspos
púspos with stress marks
thorough; complete; intense
Usage Note
Puspos describes something done with full intensity and completeness, often with an emotional or spiritual dimension. It is commonly used in religious and literary language — 'puspos ng biyaya' (full of grace) is a phrase from the Hail Mary prayer in Filipino. It conveys total saturation or wholehearted engagement.
Examples
" Puspos ng pag-asa ang puso niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her heart is full of hope.
Literal Translation
Full of hope the heart his/her.
" Isang puspos na pagmamahal ang kanilang ibinigay. "
Natural Translation
They gave a thorough love.
Literal Translation
One thorough that love the their gave.
" Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, nanatili siyang puspos ng pananampalataya at hindi kailanman nawalan ng pag-asa. "
Natural Translation
Despite the trials, he/she remained full of faith and never lost hope.
Literal Translation
In spite of the trials, remained he/she-that full of faith and not ever lost of hope.
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