From root: yelo
Usage Note
Mayelo describes something that has a lot of ice or is frozen in nature. It is typically used for cold desserts like halo-halo or to describe the texture of a drink.
Examples
" Mayelo ang tubig na ito. "
Natural Translation
This water is icy cold.
Literal Translation
Icy the water that this.
" Sobrang mayelo ang inumin niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her drink is very icy.
Literal Translation
Very icy the drink his/her.
" Sa init ng tag-araw, walang tatalo sa isang malaking baso ng mayelong halo-halo pagkatapos ng tanghalian. "
Natural Translation
In the summer heat, nothing beats a large glass of icy halo-halo after lunch.
Literal Translation
In heat of summer, nothing beats to a big glass of icy halo-halo after of lunch.
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