uso
úso with stress marks
current style; fashion
Usage Note
Uso describes something that is trendy, in vogue, or currently popular. Filipinos use it broadly — from fashion to music to viral internet content. Saying something is 'hindi na uso' ('no longer in style') marks it as passé.
Examples
" Uso ang sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
These shoes are in style.
Literal Translation
In-style the shoes this.
" Hindi ko gusto ang uso ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I do not like the current fashion trends.
Literal Translation
Not I like the fashion trend today.
" Ang uso ngayon ay madaling lumipas, kaya hindi ako basta bumibili ng damit na popular lang sa social media. "
Natural Translation
Today's trends fade quickly, so I don't just buy clothes that are only popular on social media.
Literal Translation
The trend today is easily passes, so not I just buying of clothes that popular only on social media.
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