Biombo (en. Screen)

/biˈombɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of screen or divider often made of wood, foldable, and used to separate spaces or provide privacy.
They used the screen to separate the living room from the dining area.
Ginamit nila ang biombo upang hatiin ang sala mula sa dining area.
A decorative item that can be placed in a room to beautify the environment.
They have a beautiful screen made of colorful silk fabrics.
May maganda silang biombo na gawa sa mga makukulay na telang silk.

Etymology

It comes from the Spanish word 'biombo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

privacy screen
a barrier that provides protection for people from being seen by others.
biombo ng privacy

Related Words

dividers
Items used to separate two spaces.
dividers

Slang Meanings

an eye that sees a lot
Use the biombo so people won't get tempted by the food.
Gamitin mo yung biombo para hindi matakam yung mga tao sa pagkain.
hiding behind a person or thing
You're like a biombo behind your friend while the chaos is in front.
Parang biombo ka lang sa likod ng kaibigan mo habang ang gulo sa harap.
shelter or protection
The teacher always has a biombo for students studying outside.
Laging may biombo ang guru para sa mga estudyanteng nag-aaral sa labas.