Estranghera (en. Stranger)

es-trang-he-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is unknown or unfamiliar.
I saw a stranger in the park.
Nakita ko ang isang estranghera sa parke.
A person who is not part of a group or community.
He is one of the strangers who attended our gathering.
Siya ay isa sa mga estranghera na dumalo sa ating pagtitipon.
A person who comes from another place or country.
Many strangers visit the country during the festival.
Maraming estranghera ang bumisita sa bansa tuwing pista.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

scary stranger
a stranger that causes fear or danger.
estrangherang nakakatakot

Related Words

stranger (male)
The masculine equivalent of estranghera.
estranghero
known person
A person who is familiar or known.
kilala

Slang Meanings

intense sibling
Even though we're estranged, our bond is still pretty strong.
Kahit estranghera kami, parang kasing malakas pa ang bond namin.
family member you don't see often
I'm getting used to the fact that she's not just an estranged relative.
Sinasanay ko ang sarili ko na hindi na siya estranghera.
neglected acquaintance
My feelings for that estranged person have changed; they just feel like a regular person to me now.
Iba na ang turing ko sa estrangherang yun, parang tao na lang din siya sa akin.