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    Asotea (en. Flat roof)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A flat part of a roof that is usually used as a resting place.
    We went to the terrace to hold a celebration.
    Pumunta kami sa asotea upang magdaos ng kasiyahan.
    A part of a structure on top of a building that can be residential or official.
    The terrace in this house has a beautiful view of the city.
    Ang asotea sa bahay na ito ay may magandang tanawin ng lungsod.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'azotea' referring to a flat roof or terrace.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rest on the terrace
    having a break or stolen time on a flat roof or terrace.
    magpahinga sa asotea

    Related Words

    roof
    The part of a house that covers the top.
    bubungan

    Slang Meanings

    Talking about unpleasant things
    Before, we were happy, but he keeps on asotea-ing people.
    Dati, masaya kami, pero lagi nalang siyang asotea sa mga tao.
    Calling someone with low character or behavior
    Why did you call him asotea? He's not like that.
    Bakit mo siya tinawag na asotea? Hindi naman siya ganun.