Ambos (en. Both)

ˈam.bos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A pronoun referring to two people or things.
Both study at the same university.
Ambos ay nag-aaral sa parehong unibersidad.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'ambos' meaning 'both'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Both children
The children being referred to.
Ambos na mga bata
They both need it
Both of them need this.
Kailangan nila ambos

Related Words

one
A pronoun referring to one person or thing.
isa
two
A number referring to two things or people.
dalawa

Slang Meanings

the same
You look alike, both of you have the same skin tone.
Kamukha mo siya, ambos kayo sa kulay ng balat.
similar
You and my friend are similar, both love K-pop!
Ambos kayo ng tropa ko, mahilig sa K-pop!
no difference
You both want the same thing, there's not much difference between you.
Ambos lang naman kayo sa gusto niyo, hindi kayo nagkakalayo.