suplado
supládo with stress marks
snobbish or unfriendly man
Usage Note
Suplado is the masculine counterpart to suplada, borrowed from Spanish, and describes a man who is aloof, conceited, or dismissive of others — perceived as too proud to engage warmly. In Filipino social culture, where warmth and sociability are prized, being called suplado is a pointed criticism. As with suplada, the label is sometimes applied unfairly to men who are simply introverted or reserved.
Examples
" Suplado yung bata. "
Natural Translation
That kid is snobbish.
Literal Translation
Snobbish that child.
" Suplado ang bagong kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our new neighbor is snobbish.
Literal Translation
Snobbish the new neighbor our.
" Akala ng iba na suplado siya, pero mahiyain lang pala kaya hindi siya madaling kausapin. "
Natural Translation
Others thought he was snobbish, but it turns out he is just shy, which is why he isn't easy to talk to.
Literal Translation
Thought of others that snobbish he, but shy only turns-out so not he easy to-be-talked-to.
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