Departamento (en. Department)
/dɛparˈtamento/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a larger organization or institution with a specific function.
The education department is responsible for policy development in schools.
Ang departamento ng edukasyon ay responsable sa pag-unlad ng mga patakaran sa paaralan.
A main part of a household, often with its own facilities.
This department has its own bathroom and kitchen.
Ang departamento na ito ay may sariling banyo at kusina.
A unit within a company that organizes activities according to specific tasks or products.
The sales department manages all transactions with clients.
Ang departamento ng benta ay nag-aasikaso ng lahat ng transaksyon sa mga kliyente.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
Department of Health
a department responsible for health services.
departamento ng kalusugan
Department of State
a government office working on foreign relations.
departamento ng estado
Related Words
office
An organizational part of a larger system that designates specific functions.
kagawaran
unit
A sector or group within a larger structure.
iyunit
Slang Meanings
a place to stay or a room being occupied
It's fine, I'm just staying in my apartment for a week.
Ayos lang, naglalagi lang ako sa departamento ko sa loob ng isang linggo.
place or hangout spot
Sometimes, we meet at my friend's apartment after class.
Minsan, nagkikita kami sa departamento ng kaibigan ko pagkatapos ng klase.
a space to relax or chill
Come on, let's chill at my apartment, I have Netflix!
Tara, chill tayo sa departamento ko, may Netflix pa ako!