English File - Pre-intermediate - Aralin 1B

the way that someone or something looks

hitsura

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

kulot

in a manner that is not curved

diretso

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

mata

someone with hair that is light or pale yellow or gold in color

blonde

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

balbas

having little or no hair on the head

bald

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

mataas

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

manipis

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

katamtamang

thin in an attractive way

payat

having a below-average distance between two points

maiksi

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

labis ang timbang

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

matalino

kind and nice toward other people

palakaibigan

able to make people laugh

nakakatawa

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

mapagbigay

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

mabait

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

tamad

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

mahiyain

talking a great deal

magsalita

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

extrovertido

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

masigasig

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

masama

with little or no noise

tahimik

not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

stupid

not kind or nice toward other people

hindi magiliw

not friendly, considerate, or showing mercy to others

hindi magiliw

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

bigote