Paramount to Parcel

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 it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Paramount, adj. [páramaunt]
Supremo, superior.
Kátaastaasan.

Parapet, n. [párapet] (protective wall or embankment for soldiers, etc)
Parapeto.
Kutà, kublihan ng̃ hukbó.

Paraphrase, n. [párafrez]
Paráfrasis.
Salaysay na paliwanag.

Paraphrase, v. [párafrez]
Parafrasear.
Ipaliwanag sa katagang wikà.

Parasite, n. [párasait]
Parásito.
Ang nabubuhay sa gugol ng̃ iba.

Parasol, n. [párasol]
Parasol, quitasol.
Payong na pang-araw.

Parboil, v. [párboil] (to cook briefly or partially)
Medio cocer.
Pakuluan ng̃ kaontî. PAKULUAN NANG KAUNTI

Parcel, n. [pársel]
Paquete.
Balutan.
Parcel, v. [pársel]
Empaquetar.
Balutin.

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