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English | Chavacano-1 | Chavacano-2 |
Molest | Molestia | |
Monday | Lunes | |
Money | Cen | Dinero |
Monkey | Chonggo | Baculao |
Month | Mes | |
Mop | Lampaso | Lampasia |
More | Mas | |
More so | Ademas | |
Moringa | Malungay | |
Morning | Aga | Dia |
Mortar | Jalo | Mortero |
Mortar and Pestle | Jalo y Pilon | Almirez |
Mosquito | Namuk | |
Mosquito net | Mosquitero | |
Moss | Lumut | |
Most | Mayoria | Mayor parte |
Mother | Nana | Madre, Mama |
Mother in law | Suegra | |
Motor | Motor | Maquina |
Motorcycle | Motorciclo | |
Mount | Munta | Subi |
Mountain | Monte | |
Mourn | Llora | |
Mouse | Raton chiroso | |
Mouth | Boca | |
Move | Menea | Mobe |
Movement | Movimiento | |
Movie | Cine | |
Movie theater | Cine | |
Much | Mucho | Monton, Manada |
Mud | Lodo | |
Muddy | Lodo | |
Muddy area | Lodasal | |
Mudfish | Dalag | |
Muffler | Tambuchu | |
Mug | Taza | |
Multiply | Multiplica | |
Municipality | Municipalidad | |
Murky | Ma Lubug | |
Murmur | Murmura | |
Muscle | Masuclo | Culado |
Mushroom | Ligbus | |
Music | Musica | |
Musician | Musicero | |
Must | Debe | |
Mustache | Bigote | |
Myself | Yo mismo | |
Mysterious | Misterioso | |
Nail | Claba | Clabo |
Naked | Desnudao | Sin camisa |
Name | Nombre | Nombra |
Nanny goat | Cabra | |
Nap | Siesta | |
Nape | Tangkugu | |
Narrow | Diutay | Pequeño |
Nation | Nacion | |
Natural | Natural | |
Naughty | Pilyo | |
Nauseate | Asquia | |
Navel | Pusut | |
Navigate | Navega | |
Near | Cerca | Apiki |
Neat | Elegante | Arreglao |
Necessary | Necesita | Debe |
Necessity | Necesidad | |
Neck | Pescuezo | |
Neck harness | Pandiit | |
Necklace | Cadenita | |
Necktie | Corbata | |
Need | Necesita | |
Needle | Aguja | |
Neglect | Descuida | Dejao |
Negotiation | Negociacion | |
Neighbor | Vecino | |
Neighborhood | Barrio | |
Neighbors | Vecinos | |
Neither | Ninguno | |
Nephew | Sobrino | |
Nervous | Nervioso | |
Nest | Pugaran | |
Net | Sihut | Tarraya |
Never | Nunca | |
Never mind | Dejalo | Bahala |
News | Noticia | |
Newspaper | Periodica | Diario |
Next | Siguiente | |
Nibble | Morde | Pica |
Nice | Amable | |
Niceness | Delicadeza | |
Nick name | Palayaw | |
Niece | Sobrina | |
Night | Noche | |
Nightmare | Pesadilla | Bangungut |
Nine | Nueve | |
Ninety | Noventa | |
Nipa Hut | Payak de nipa | |
Nipa plant | Nipa | |
Nipa thatch | Nipa | |
No | No | |
No ass | Sampayut | |
No more | No mas | No hay mas |
No one | Ninguno | |
No pants | Sin pantalon | |
Nobody | Ninguno | |
Nod | Mobe Cabeza | |
Noisy | Alboroto | |
Nominate | Nomina | |
Non-stop | Recio | |
None | Nada | No hay |
Nonsense | Lasang | Lukuras, Pendejadas, Tonterias |
Noodling | Capah | |
Normally | Normalmente | |
Nose | Naris | |
Nosy | Bisiador | |
Nosy woman | Bisiadora | |
Not | Hinde | |
Not Allowed | No Puede | |
Not heavy | Libiano | |
Not Permitted | No Puede | Hinde Permitido |
Not sure | Alang alang | |
Note | Nota | |
Notebook | Cuaderno | |
Nothing | Nada | |
Notice | Noticia | Nota |
November | Noviembre | |
Novena 9th day | Ultimo | |
Now | Ahora | |
Nudge | Rumpuja | Tulak |
Numb | Entumi | |
Numbed | Entumido | |
Number | Numero | |
Numbers Game | Wahuy | |
Oar | Saguan | |
Obedience | Obediencia | |
Obey | Obedece | |
Obligated | Obligao | |
Oblige | Obliga | |
Obliterate | Borra | |
Obnoxious | Salawayun | |
Obscure | Hace Escuro | Lubrigo |
Observe | Observa | |
Obstacle | Balabag | |
Obtain | Obtene | Saca |
Obvious | Bisto | |
Occasion | Ocasion | |
Occupation | Ocupacion | Trabajo |
Occupied | Ocupao | |
Occupy | Ocupa | |
Occur | Ocurri | Sucede |
October | Octubre | |
Odd | Ralo | Dol otro |
Odds | Logro | |
Odorous | Oloroso | |
Of | De | Del |
Of course | Deporsi | |
Of the | Del | |
Of you | Deinio | |
Offend | Ofende | |
Offer | Ofrece | |
Office | Oficina | |
Official | Oficial | |
Officials | Oficiales | |
Oil | Aceite | |
Oiling | Aceitada | |
OK | OK | |
Okay | Vale | OK |
Old | Viejo | Vieja, Daan |
Old age | Vejez | |
Old days | Antes | |
Old man | Viejo | Anciano |
Older | Mayor | |
On | En | Na |
On me | Conmigo | |
On target | Tupao | |
On top | Encima | |
On you | Contigo | Conbo |
Once | Una vez | |
Once again | Otra vez | |
One | Uno | Una |
One hundred | Ciento | |
One moment | Un momento | |
One piece wraparound clothing | Tapis | |
One time | Una vez | |
Onions | Cebollas | Cebollon |
Only | Unico | Lang, Solamente |
Open | Abri | Abierto |
Opener | Abridor | |
Operate | Opera | Usa, Obra |
Opinion | Opinion | |
Opium | Opio | |
Opponent | Contrario | Contra |
Opportunity | Oportunidad | |
Oppose | Opone | |
Opposite | Opuesto | |
Optimize | Optimiza | |
Option | Opsyon | |
Orange | Kahel | Naranja |
Oration | Oracion | |
Orchard | Huerta | |
Order | Orden | |
Ordinary | Ordinario | |
Organism | Organismo | |
Organization | Organizacion | |
Organize | Organiza | |
Organizer | Organizador | |
Orgasm | Orgasmo | |
Origin | Origen | |
Ornamental | Ornamental | |
Other | Otro | |
Others | Otros | Los de mas |
Otherside | Otrolao | |
Otherwise | Sino | |
Our | Amon | De aton, Canamon |
Our place | Amon lugar | Canamon |
Ours | Aton | Amon |
Out | Afuera | |
Out house | Casillas | |
Out of tune | Sintonado | |
Outgoing | Saleroso | Salerosa |
Outside | Afuera | |
Outspoken | Saleroso | Salerosa |
Outstanding | Saleroso | Salerosa |
Oven | Orno | |
Over | Sobra | Encima |
Over backwards | Tuat | |
Over there | Talla | Talli |
Overcharge | Cobra Sobra | |
Overcook | Sobra Cocida | |
Overdue | Atrasado | |
Overindulge | Harta | |
Overlook | Descuida | |
Oversleep | Sobra Dormida | |
Overtake | Man Lampas | |
Overturn | Baliscat | Tuat |
Owe | Debe | |
Own | Propio | |
Owner | Dueño | |
Pack | Empaqueta | Empaca |
Packed tight | Dalasuk | Dasug |
Paddle | Pakang | Saguan |
Padlock | Candao | Candado |
Padlocked | Candado | |
Page | Pagina | |
Paid | Pagao | |
Pail | Balde | |
Pain | Dolor | |
Paint | Pinta | Pintura |
Palatable | Sabroso | |
Pallet | Paleta | |
Palm | Palma | |
Palm leaf | Langkay | |
Palpitate | Palpita | |
Pamphlet | Pamplet | |
Pant | Hipa | |
Panting | Hipa | |
Pantless | Sin pantalon | Sin calson |
Pants | Pantalon | Calson |
Paper | Papel | |
Pardon | Perdona | |
Parents | Tataynana | |
Parish | Parroquia | |
Parry | Sangga | |
Participate | Participa | |
Partner | Pareja | Socio |
Party | Fiesta | |
Pass | Pasa | |
Passenger | Pasajero | |
Password | Contraseña | |
Past | De antes | Lampas |
Pastime | Pasatiempo | |
Patch | Tucap | |
Path | Pasada | |
Pathetic | Patetico | |
Patience | Paciencia | |
Patient | Paciente | |
Patrimony | Patrimonio | |
Patrol | Patrulla | Bulcha, Ronda |
Pause | Descansa Un Rato | |
Pawn | Empeña | Prenda |
Pay | Paga | |
Pay attention | Pone atencion | |
Payback | Balus | |
Payment | Pago | |
Payor of someone’s bill | Abonante | |
Peace | Paz | |
Peaceful | Tranquilo | |
Pearl | Perlas | |
Peck | Pica | Picotea |
Peek | Escucha | Mira |
Peekaboo | Tika | |
Peel | Casca | |
Peep | Escucha | Tigil, Tika |
Peeping tom | Tigilero | Escucharul |
Penalty | Multa | |
Pencil | Lapis | |
Pending | Durante | |
Penetrate | Penetra | |
Penis | Pututoy | |
People | Gente | |
Pepper | Katumbal | Sili |
Per | Por | Cada |
Perceive | Senti | Entende |
Perform | Hace | |
Perfume | Agua olor | |
Perhaps | Gaha | Baka |
Perimeter | Maga orilla | Alrededor |
Perish | Perde | Perece |
Permanent | Permanente | |
Permission | Permiso | |
Permit | Permiti | |
Permitted | Permitido | |
Persecute | Acusa | Castiga |
Person | Persona | Gente |
Personality | Personalidad | |
Personally | Personalmente | |
Persuade | Convenci | |
Pestle | Pilon | |
Petition | Peticion | |
Phantom | Fantasma | |
Pharmacy | Farmacia | |
Philosophy | Filosofo | |
Photograph | Retrata | Retrato |
Photography | Fotografia | |
Phrase | Frase | |
Physical | Fisical | |
Pick | Saca | Pipina |
Pick Up | Pepina | Recoge |
Picture | Retrato | Retrata |
Piece | Pedazo | |
Pier | Pantalan | |
Pierce | Lansia | Agujera |
Pig | Puerco | |
Piggy bank | Alcancia | |
Piggyback | Babah | |
Piglet | Lechon | |
Pigpen | Tangkal | |
Pile | Camada | |
Pill | Pildora | |
Pillow | Almohada | |
Pillowcase. | Funda de almohada | |
Pimple | Pungud | |
Pin | Alfiler | |
Pinch | Kusi | Kulipat |
Pinch with a twist | Kulipat | |
Pineapple | Piña | |
Pink | Rosa | |
Pipe | Tubo | |
Piss | Mia | |
Pistol | Pistola | |
Pitcher | Picher | Pichel |
Pity | Lastima | |
Place | Pone | Icha |
Place A Bet | Pone Apuesta | |
Placid water | Linao | |
Plan | Plano | Plania |
Plane | Cepillo | |
Plant | Siembra | |
Plantation | Plantacion | Hacienda |
Planted | Simbrao | |
Planting | Siembrada | Ta siembra |
Plaque | Placa | Kiki |
Plaster | Emplasta | |
Platform | Plataforma | |
Play | Juga | Toca |
Play an instrument | Toca | |
Player | Jugador | |
Playing catch | Cogigan | |
Please | Por favor | |
Pleasure | Gusto | |
Plentiful | Abundante | |
Plenty | Mucho | Manada |
Plow | Arao | Ara |
Pluck | Himay | Hala, Quita |
Plug | Tapon | |
Plugged | Barrado | |
Pocket | Bolsa | |
Point out | Apunta | |
Poisonous | Venenoso | |
Poke | Chucha | Mete, Pica |
Pole | Sungkit | |
Police | Polis | Policia |
Police report | Noticia de polis | |
Policeman’s club | Batuta | |
Politically motivated | Politiquero | |
Politician | Politico | |
Politics | Politica | |
Pompous | Pamparon | |
Pond | Danao | |
Poor shot | Batirul | |
Porridge | Atole | |
Portion | Porcion | |
Position | Posicion | Puesto |
Possession | Posesion | |
Possible | Posible | |
Post | Poste | Tolos, Arigi |
Posterity | Posteridad | |
Posture | Postura | |
Pot | Paso | |
Poultice | Hampul | |
Pound | Pila | |
Pour | Vacia | |
Poverty | Pobreza | |
Powder | Polvos | |
Power | Poder | Fuerza |
Power saw | Pawerso | |
Powerful | Poderoso | |
Practice | Practis | |
Praise with a subtle insult | Gangia | Gangiada |
Praise with an insult | Gangiada | |
Pray | Reza | Roga |
Prayer | Rezo | Oracion |
Preach | Sermon | |
Precious | Precioso | |
Predict | Predecir | |
Prefer | Preferi | |
Pregnant | Preñada | |
Prepare | Prepara | |
Prepared | Preparao | |
Presence | Presencia | Presente |
Present | Presenta | Regalo, Oprese |
Preserve | Preserva | |
Press | Pichi | |
Press hard | Duun | |
Press sugarcane | Trapichi | |
Pressure | Presion | |
Pretend | Pretende | Tampa |
Pretending at saintliness | Santo-santo | Santa-Santa |
Pretty | Guapa | Bonita |
Prevent | Preveni | Evita |
Previously | Antes | |
Price | Precio | |
Prick | Tusuk | Pincha |
Pride | Orgullo | |
Priest | Padre | |
Print | Publica | |
Prison | Preso | Calabozo, Carcel |
Prisoner | Prisonero | Preso |
Privilege | Privilegio | |
Prize | Premio | |
Probably | Baka | |
Problematic | Problematico | |
Proceed | Porsegui | Continua |
Process | Proceso | |
Procession | Procesion | |
Proclaim | Proclama | |
Produce | Produci | |
Product | Producto | |
Products | Maga producto | |
Profess | Profesa | |
Profit | Aprobecha | |
Profit from | Aprobecha | |
Progress | Progresa | |
Prohibit | Prohibi | |
Prohibited | Prohibido | |
Prohibition | Prohibicion | |
Project | Proyecto | |
Promise | Promete | |
Promised | Prometido | Promesao |
Promises | Promesas | |
Promissory note | Vale | Promesa de pagada |
Promote | Promot | |
Pronounce | Pronuncia | |
Proof | Prueba | |
Propagate | Propaga | Multiplica |
Property | Propriedad | |
Prophecy | Profecia | |
Prophet | Profeta | |
Propose | Propone | |
Proposition | Propsicion | |
Prosper | Prospera | Asenso |
Prosperity | Prosperidad | |
Prosperous | Prospero | |
Prostitute | Puta | Puto, Balolang |
Protect | Protege | Protecta |
Protected | Protectao | |
Protection | Proteccion | |
Protectors | Protectores | |
Protest | Protesta | |
Protrude | Abulta | |
Protruding | Abultao | |
Proud | Orgulloso | |
Proven | Aprobao | |
Province | Provincia | |
Provision | Provision | |
Provoke | Provoca | |
Puberty | Supang | |
Publish | Publica | |
Puffed | Botete | |
Pull | Hala | |
Pull Out | Arranca | |
Pull with a jerk | Pitik | |
Pulse | Pulso (Muñeca) | |
Pulse to take | Pulsia | |
Pulverize | Polvorea | |
Pumice Stone | Luguran | |
Pump | Bomba | Bombia |
Punch | Bombia | |
Punish | Castiga | |
Punishment | Castigo | |
Purchase | Compra | Comprada |
Purchased | Comprao | |