suplada
supláda with stress marks
a snobbish or unfriendly woman
Usage Note
Suplada (feminine form; masculine is suplado) is borrowed from Spanish and describes a woman who is aloof, conceited, or dismissive of others — particularly perceived as too proud to engage warmly. In Filipino social culture, where warmth and sociability are prized, being called suplada is a significant criticism. The label is sometimes applied unfairly to introverted or reserved women.
Examples
" Suplada ang bagong kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
The new neighbor is snobbish.
Literal Translation
Snobbish the new neighbor.
" Siya ay kilala bilang suplada. "
Natural Translation
She is known as a snobbish woman.
Literal Translation
She is known as snobbish woman.
" Inaakala ng iba na suplada siya, pero mahiyahin lang talaga siya at hindi marunong makipagkilala. "
Natural Translation
Others think she's snobbish, but she's really just shy and doesn't know how to introduce herself to people.
Literal Translation
Thought of others that snobbish she, but shy just really she and not knows to-get-acquainted.
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