Bota (en. Boot)

/bɔta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of footwear that reaches above the ankle.
She wore boots for climbing the mountain.
Nagsuot siya ng bota para sa pag-akyat sa bundok.
Footwear commonly used in outdoor activities or on rough terrain.
His boots are made of leather and suitable for walking in the mud.
Ang kanyang bota ay gawa sa balat at angkop sa paglalakad sa putikan.
Durable footwear designed for foot protection.
He bought new boots for his construction job.
Bumili siya ng bagong bota para sa kanyang trabaho sa konstruksyon.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wear boots
Assuming that high-cut footwear is necessary for this activity.
Magsuot ng bota

Related Words

shoes
A general term for any type of footwear.
sapatos
construction
A sector that often requires sturdy boots.
konstruksyon

Slang Meanings

Horns or a mouth sore (this means an ugly smile)
My tooth hurts! My smile looks like a bota now.
Sakit na ng ngipin ko! Parang bota na tuloy ng ngiti ko.
A person with a bad attitude, loves to fight or argue.
Whenever Jojo is around, it’s bad vibes. He’s like a bota all the time.
Basta't kasama si Jojo, bad vibes. Parang bota palagi.
A pitiful situation or condition, as if under the shoe.
Because of my debts, my life is in a bota now.
Dahil sa utang, bota na ang buhay ko ngayon.