Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Spanish Escorpio, from Latin scorpiō (scorpion), from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpíos).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ʔesˈkoɾpio/, [ʔɛsˈkoɾ.pjo]
  • Hyphenation: Es‧kor‧pi‧yo

Noun edit

Eskórpiyó (Baybayin spelling ᜁᜐ᜔ᜃᜓᜇ᜔ᜉᜒᜌᜓ)

  1. (astronomy) Scorpius (constellation)
    Synonym: Alakdan
  2. (astrology) Scorpio (zodiac sign)
    Synonym: Alakdan

Related terms edit

See also edit

Zodiac signs in Tagalog · signo ng sodyako (layout · text)
       
Aryes, Tupa Tauro, Damulag Heminis, Kambal Kanser, Alimango
       
Leo, Halimaw Birgo, Dalaga Libra, Timbangan Eskorpiyo, Alakdan
       
Sahitaryo, Mamamana Kaprikorniyo, Kambing Akwaryo, Manunubig Pisis, Isda

Further reading edit

  • Eskorpiyo”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018