Banyera (en. Bathtub)

/banˈjɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container used for bathing that is typically filled with water.
He sat in the bathtub while bathing.
Umupo siya sa banyera habang naliligo.
A piece of bathroom furniture for personal hygiene.
The bathtub needs regular cleaning.
Ang banyera ay kailangan ng regular na paglilinis.
A source of relaxation and enjoyment while bathing.
He bathed for a long time in the bathtub to relax.
Matagal siyang naligo sa banyera upang mag-relax.

Etymology

Spanish 'bañera'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bath in the bathtub
to bathe in a bathtub
maligo sa banyera
the bathtub is filled with water
the bathtub has water ready to use
puno ng tubig ang banyera

Related Words

bathroom
A room where the bathtub and other bathing fixtures are located.
banyo
shower
A method of bathing using water droplets from above.
shower

Slang Meanings

Bathtub (to refer to a bathtub as a place to take a bath)
It's so nice to relax in the bathtub after work.
Ang sarap magrelax sa banyera pagkatapos ng trabaho.
Filled with water (can imply something that holds water, related to fun in the water)
Get ready, the bathtub is filled with water for the party!
Maghanda na, puno ng tubig ang banyera para sa party!
Fancy bathtub (referring to a fancy or luxurious bathtub)
I wish I had a fancy bathtub at home!
Sana'y may banyerang sosyal ako sa bahay!