Bote (en. Bottle)

bo-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container usually made of glass or plastic used to store liquids.
This bottle is full of water.
Puno ng tubig ang bote na ito.
A container with a cap used to pour or serve drinks.
Let's get a bottle for our drinks.
Kumuha tayo ng bote para sa ating inumin.
Sometimes used to refer to a person who brings drinks to a gathering.
He is the bottle guy for our party.
Siya ang bote para sa ating party.

Etymology

Spanish 'botella'

Common Phrases and Expressions

water bottle
A bottle used for storing water.
bote ng tubig
soda bottle
A bottle containing soft drink.
bote ng soda

Related Words

wine bottle
A bottle used for storing wine.
bote de vino
plastic bottle
A bottle made of plastic.
plastic bottle

Slang Meanings

Drink saved in a bottle.
The party was so fun, almost all the bottles of liquor are gone!
Sobrang saya ng party, halos ubos na lahat ng bote ng alak!
A sneaky or deceitful person.
Oh no, it's him again, he's like a bottle, always has someone else!
Naku, siya na naman, parang bote yan, palaging may iba!
An unreliable person.
Don't rely on him, he's like a bottle, won't help you.
Huwag kang umasa sa kanya, para lang yan sa bote, hindi ka matutulungan.