ubra
úbra with stress marks
possible
Usage Note
Ubra derives from Spanish obra (work, function) and in colloquial Tagalog means something is doable, feasible, or works out. It sits in a more informal register than kaya and is commonly used in casual conversation to quickly check whether a plan or arrangement is acceptable.
Examples
" Ubra ba ito sa iyo? "
Natural Translation
Does this work for you?
Literal Translation
Possible question this to you?
" Hindi ubra ang plano ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The plan is not possible today.
Literal Translation
Not possible the plan today.
" Sabi niya ay ubra pa rin ang makina kahit luma na ito at madalas masira. "
Natural Translation
He says the machine still works even though it is old and often breaks down.
Literal Translation
Said he is possible still the machine even-though old already it and often break.
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