tapalodo
tapalódo with stress marks
bumper; fender; mudguard
Usage Note
Tapalodo comes from Spanish tapalodo (mudguard). In Filipino usage it refers to the fender or mudguard of a vehicle — the panel shielding the wheels from mud and debris. It is used by mechanics and in automotive contexts; younger speakers may use the English fender instead.
Examples
" Nabasag ang tapalodo ng kotse. "
Natural Translation
The car's fender got broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the fender of car.
" Nasira ang tapalodo ng aming sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The fender of our vehicle was broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the fender of our vehicle.
" Nang bumangga sa poste ang dyip, yumupi ang tapalodo nito at nahulog sa kalsada ang ilang piraso. "
Natural Translation
When the jeepney crashed into the post, its fender crumpled and a few pieces fell onto the road.
Literal Translation
When crashed at post the jeepney, crumpled the fender its and fell on road the some pieces.
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