This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe this is a useful reference especially for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.
Beetle, n. [bítl]
Escarabajo, pison, maza.
Isang uri ng̃ hayop; tilad na kahoy.
Befall, v. [bifól]
Suceder, acontecer.
Mangyari.
Befit, v. [bifít]
Venir bien, convenir.
Mábagay, máakmâ.
Before, adv. y prep. [bifór]
Mas adelante, en frente; ante, en presencia de; antes, antes de.
Sa unahan; sa tapat; sa harap; bago.
Beforehand, adv. [bifórjend]
De antemano, anticipadamente.
Kapagkaraka, bago mangyari, páuna.
Beforetime, adv. [bifortáim]
En tiempo pasado.
Mg̃a panahong nagdaan.
Befoul, v. [bifául]
Ensuciar, emporcar.
Dumumí, magdumí.
Befriend, v. [bifrénd]
Favorecer, patrocinar, proteger.
Luming̃ap, umandukhâ, kumandilì, tuming̃in.
