Spite to Splendor

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 period.

Spite, n. [spáit]
Rencor, odio.
Galit, samâ ng̃ loob, poot, pagtatanim sa loob.

Spite, v. [spáit]
Dar pesar.
Magpasamâ ó magpasákit ng̃ loob.

Spiteful, adj. [spáitful]
Rencoroso.
Mapagtanim sa loob.

Spitefulness, n. [spáitfulnes]
Malicia, rencor.
Táglaying masamâ, pagtatanim.

Spittle, n. [spitl]
Saliva; esputo.
Laway, lurâ; kalaghalâ.

Spittoon, n. [spittún]
Escupidera.
Lúraan.

Splash, v. [splash]
Salpicar; enlodar.
Pumilansik, tumilansik, pagputikin.

Spleen, n. [splín]
Bazo.
Lapay.

Splendid, adj [spléndid]
Espléndido, magnífico.
Marilag, mainam, maigi, dakilà.

Splendor, n. [spléndor]
Esplendor, pompa, brillantez.
Dilag, inam, igi, ningning.

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