Antesala (en. Ante-room)

an-te-sa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A room or area located in front of a larger room, often used as a waiting area.
He waited in the ante-room before being called into the manager's office.
Nag-antabay siya sa antesala bago siya tawagin sa opisina ng manager.
A space often used as a passageway to other rooms or parts of a building.
The ante-room was filled with chairs for guests.
Ang antesala ay puno ng mga upuan para sa mga bisita.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the ante-room
waiting for a call or opportunity
nasa antesala

Related Words

living room
A room typically used for receiving guests.
salas

Slang Meanings

waiting area or lounge
We were waiting in the lounge before being called inside.
Naghihintay kami sa antesala bago tawagin sa loob.
preparation zone
The office waiting area is full of people preparing for the meeting.
Ang antesala ng opisina ay puno ng mga tao na naghahanda para sa meeting.