Boton (en. Button)

/bo-ton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small piece of material commonly used to close or secure parts of fabric.

I needed to replace the button on my shirt.

Kinailangan kong palitan ang boton ng aking shirt.

Usually used in clothing, but can also be used in other items such as electronics.

The button on the remote control is not working anymore.

Ang boton sa remote control ay hindi na gumagana.

A part used to activate or deactivate a device or system.

Press the button to start the machine.

Pindutin ang boton para simulan ang makina.

Origin of the word from Spanish

button of clothing

button used in clothing

boton ng damit

power button

power switch button

boton ng kuryente

press

The process of activating or deactivating a button.

pindutin

connection

A device that is operated using a button.

koneksyon

nail (fingernail)

My fingernail is so long now.

Ang boton ng daliri ko sobrang mahaba na.

button

I don't have any button on my jacket anymore!

Wala na akong buton sa jacket ko!

gay (slang term)

Dude, who's that gay guy in high heels?

Kabayan, sino yung boton na yun na nakahigh heels?