In Tagalog, Halloween is called Undas. Although Undas traditionally refers to All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the Philippines, many modern Filipino families also use the word when talking about Western‑style Halloween costumes, decorations, and trick‑or‑treating.

In this post, you’ll learn useful Tagalog vocabulary related to Halloween, along with simple example sentences to help you understand how each word is used.

Halloween Vocabulary Words in Tagalog

Here are common Halloween‑related words and their Tagalog translations:

Undas – Halloween
Diwata – fairy
Duwende – dwarf
Multo – ghost
Mahika – magic
Gayuma – potion
Salamangkero – magician
Bampira – vampire
Bruha – witch
Bruho – wizard
Walis tambo – broomstick
Payaso – clown
Bida – hero
Contrabida – villain
Kabayong may sungay – unicorn
Sirena – mermaid
Kaluluwa – spirit
Pinagmumultuhan – haunted
Kalansay – skeleton
Buto – bone
Bungo – skull
Kabaong – coffin
Libingan – cemetery
Buwan – moon
Kabilugan ng buwan – full moon
Pusang itim – black cat
Oktubre – October
Nakakatakot – scary
Gagamba – spider
Kuwago – owl
Paniki – bat
Drakula – Dracula
Sombrero – hat
Gumayak – dress up
Balatkayo – disguise
Puntod – grave
Momya – mummy
Tikbalang – centaur‑like creature in Filipino folklore
Kahel – orange
Itim – black
Kalabasa – pumpkin
Hiyaw – scream
Anghel – angel
Demonyo – demon
Kendi – candy
Dugo – blood
Tuhugin – pitchfork
Asong lobo – werewolf

Example Sentences Using Halloween Vocabulary

Here are natural, everyday sentences showing how these words are used in Tagalog:

Halloween is celebrated every October 31.
Ang Undas ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing Oktubre 31.

The little girl had a beautiful fairy costume.
Ang batang babae ay nagsuot ng magandang damit ng diwata.

He was able to see a ghost at the cemetery.
Siya ay nakakita ng multo sa sementeryo.

The magician performed magic tricks for the kids.
Ang mahikero ay nagtanghal ng mga salamangka para sa mga bata.

The witch was flying on a broomstick.
Ang bruha ay lumipad gamit ang walis tambo.

The clown was so funny at the carnival.
Ang payaso ay sadyang nakakatawa doon sa karnabal.

I received a unicorn toy with rainbow colors.
Ako ay nakatanggap ng kabayong may sungay na may kulay bahaghari.

I saw a mermaid swimming at sea.
Ako ay nakakita ng sirena na lumalangoy sa dagat.

The werewolf howled at the full moon.
Ang asong lobo ay humagulgol sa kabilugan ng buwan.

The boy put on an angel costume for Halloween.
Ang batang lalaki ay nagsuot ng damit ng anghel para sa Undas.

Tips for Learning Tagalog Halloween Words

Here are simple ways to practice and remember these vocabulary words:

• Say the words out loud to get used to the pronunciation.
• Use the words in short sentences or daily conversations.
• Show pictures of costumes or decorations and name them in Tagalog.
• Practice with kids by turning it into a guessing game.
• Read Filipino folktales to learn more about creatures like tikbalang, duwende, and multo.