Abuwelo (en. Grandfather)

a-bu-we-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A male ancestor who is the father of one's parent.

My grandfather always shares stories from his youth.

Ang abuwelo ko ay laging nagkukwento mga alaala niya sa kanyang kabataan.

A term for a man who has grandchildren.

My grandfather is happy whenever his grandchildren visit.

Masaya ang aking abuwelo tuwing bisita ang kanyang mga apo.

Spanish origin

Juan's grandfather

Juan's grandfather.

abuwelo ni Juan

grandmother

Female ancestor, mother of the parent.

abuwela

family

A group of people connected by blood or marriage.

pamilya

Grandpa (grandfather)

My grandpa is really good at cooking adobo.

Si abuwelo ko ay napakahusay magluto ng adobo.

Old-timer (older person with lots of experience)

Listen to grandpa, he has a lot of stories and knowledge.

Pakinggan mo si abuwelo, marami siyang kwentong kaalaman.

Dad (father figure or affectionate term for an older male)

My grandpa is what I call when my dad and I are fighting.

Ang abuwelo ko ang tawag sa akin kapag nag-aaway kami ni tatay.