Buto (en. Bone)

boo-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A hard part of the body that forms the skeleton of a person or animal.
The bone of this person fractured due to an accident.
Ang buto ng taong ito ay nagkaroon ng bali dahil sa aksidente.
The hard part of a fruit that contains the seed.
The mango has a stone that should be removed before eating.
May buto ang mangga na dapat tanggalin bago kainin.
Parts of the cave often made of fire or that connect.
The bones of the fire illuminated the darkness.
Ang mga buto ng apoy ay nagbigay ng liwanag sa dilim.

Etymology

Language of the Tagalog people

Common Phrases and Expressions

bone and skin
The body of a person is good and healthy; showing vitality.
buto't balat

Related Words

bone marrow
The marrow refers to the nutrition or sustenance obtained from the bone.
butong

Slang Meanings

bone
I have no bones left because I stayed up all night!
Wala na akong buto sa sobrang puyat ko kagabi!
part of the body
The pain in my body from the workout earlier is next level.
Ibang level na ang sakit ng buto ko sa workout kanina.
guts or courage
He's got so much guts, he'll fight anyone!
Sobrang buto niya, kahit sino ang kalaban, laban lang!