Tropical in Tagalog

“Tropical” in Tagalog is translated as “tropikal”, referring to regions near the equator with warm climate, or “mainit at mahalumigmig” (hot and humid) when describing weather conditions. The Philippines itself is a tropical country, making this term commonly used in daily conversations about climate, plants, and geography. Explore more detailed meanings and practical examples below!

[Words] = Tropical

[Definition]:

• Tropical /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
• Adjective 1: Relating to or situated in the tropics (the region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn).
• Adjective 2: Characterized by hot and humid weather conditions.
• Adjective 3: Referring to plants, animals, or ecosystems found in tropical regions.

[Synonyms] = Tropikal, Mainit, Mahalumigmig, Tropiko, Pang-tropiko

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Philippines has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons throughout the year.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay may tropikal na klima na may mga natatanging tag-ulan at tag-araw sa buong taon.
• Ex2_EN: Tropical fruits like mangoes, bananas, and pineapples grow abundantly in Southeast Asia.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga tropikal na prutas tulad ng mangga, saging, at pinya ay lumalaki nang sagana sa Timog-Silangang Asya.
• Ex3_EN: A tropical storm is approaching the eastern coast and may bring heavy rainfall.
• Ex3_PH: Ang isang tropikal na bagyo ay papalapit sa silangang baybayin at maaaring magdulot ng malakas na ulan.
• Ex4_EN: The resort is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and pristine beaches.
• Ex4_PH: Ang resort ay napapalibutan ng malusog na tropikal na kagubatan at malinis na mga dalampasigan.
• Ex5_EN: Scientists are studying tropical diseases that affect millions of people in developing countries.
• Ex5_PH: Nag-aaral ang mga siyentipiko ng mga tropikal na sakit na nakakaapekto sa milyun-milyong tao sa mga umuunlad na bansa.