putla
putlâ with stress marks
pale; ashen
Usage Note
Putla describes an unnaturally pale or ashen complexion, typically associated with illness, fear, shock, or blood loss. It is a commonly used descriptor in medical and everyday contexts — 'pumutla siya' (he turned pale) is a standard way to describe someone's visible shock or sudden sickness.
Examples
" Putla ng mukha mo. "
Natural Translation
Your face is so pale.
Literal Translation
Pale of face your.
" Bakas ang putla sa kanilang mukha dahil sa takot. "
Natural Translation
The paleness on their face due to fear is evident.
Literal Translation
Evident the paleness on their face because of fear.
" Napansin ng nars ang putla ng pasyente, kaya agad niyang ipinatawag ang doktor bago pa lumala ang kondisyon. "
Natural Translation
The nurse noticed the patient's paleness, so she immediately called for the doctor before the condition worsened.
Literal Translation
Noticed by-the nurse the paleness of-the patient, so immediately she called the doctor before still worsened the condition.
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