Dibutante (en. Debutante)

di-bu-tan-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A young girl who is officially presented to society.
Her debutante ball was held at a lavish hotel.
Ang kanyang dibutante ball ay ginanap sa isang marangyang hotel.
A celebration for a young girl becoming a debutante.
Her friends were invited to the special celebration of her debutante.
Ang kanyang mga kaibigan ay inimbitahan sa espesyal na selebrasyon ng kanyang dibutante.
A ritual or event marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Attending the debutante ball is part of her transition to adulthood.
Ang pagdalo sa dibutante ball ay bahagi ng kanyang paglipat sa pagiging adulto.

Etymology

Meaning 'debut'; derived from the French word 'débutante'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

debutante ball
A formal event where a debutante is introduced to society.
dibutante ball

Related Words

debut
The first occurrence of a person in a public performance or recognition.
debut
formal
Related to formal occasions or events that require specific attire.
pormal

Slang Meanings

New entry in high society.
Clara is likely to expect a lot of attention as a debutante at the ball.
Malamang mag-expect ng maraming atensyon si Clara bilang dibutante sa ball.
Sometimes used as a term for girls showing a new level of confidence.
When I saw her carrying her own handbag, I thought, 'Wow, what a debutante!'
Nang makita ko siyang magdala ng sarili niyang handbag, akala ko, 'Wow, ang dibutante!'
Diva in social life or confident.
She has changed so much since becoming a debutante; she acts like a true queen at parties!
Ang laki ng pagbabago niya mula nang maging dibutante, parang tunay nang reyna sa mga party!