Bolante (en. Flyer)
/boˈlante/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of paper used for advertising or providing information.
They distributed flyers in front of the school.
Namigay sila ng mga bolante sa harap ng eskuwelahan.
A pamphlet containing details about an event or service.
The flyer was filled with information about their products.
Ang bolante ay puno ng impormasyon tungkol sa kanilang mga produkto.
A small newspaper given out for free.
I often receive flyers on the streets every Sunday.
Madalas akong tumanggap ng mga bolante sa mga kalsada tuwing linggo.
Etymology
Originating from the Spanish word 'volante', meaning 'a sheet or flyer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distributed flyers
gave out flyers or statements to the public
namigay ng bolante
Related Words
announcement
A statement of information about an event or service.
anunsyo
leaflet
A type of flyer that is usually folded.
pamplito
Slang Meanings
Money or cash
I have no money, so I can't buy food.
Wala akong bolante, kaya di ako makabili ng ulam.
A well-known or popular person
He's the famous one in the village, everyone knows him.
Siya yung bolante sa Barangay, lahat kilala siya.
A gorgeous person
That person is beautiful, like a celebrity!
Ang ganda ng bolante na 'yan, parang artista!