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How do you say pretty in tagalog?

"Pretty" in Tagalog can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* Maganda (ma-gan-da) - This is the most common and formal way to say "pretty" for women.

* Gwapo (gwa-po) - This is the formal way to say "pretty" for men.

Informal:

* Maganda (ma-gan-da) - Can be used informally, but "maganda" is more commonly used in formal settings.

* Magaling (ma-ga-ling) - Can be used to describe someone's beauty or appearance. It literally means "good" or "excellent."

* Cute - This is the English word used in Tagalog.

Other options:

* Maganda (ma-gan-da) can be used to describe things as well, like a flower or a piece of art.

* Maganda ang mukha (ma-gan-da ang mu-kha) - literally means "the face is pretty" and can be used to describe someone's facial beauty.

Example:

* "Ang ganda niya!" (ang gan-da ni-ya) - "She is so pretty!"

* "Gwapo ka pala!" (gwa-po ka pa-la) - "You are so handsome!"

The best translation of "pretty" in Tagalog depends on the specific situation and who you are talking to.

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