Indio (en. Indian)

/ˈɪn.di.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who lives by the riverbanks or water resources, associated with indigenous cultures.

The indios are rich in their traditions and culture.

Ang mga indio ay mayaman sa kanilang mga tradisyon at kultura.

A term used historically to refer to native people in Spanish colonies.

The indio is often referenced in documents from the colonial period.

Ang indio ay madalas na tinutukoy sa mga dokumento ng panahon ng kolonisasyon.

A person who identifies as part of indigenous groups.

The indios and their rights must be respected.

Dapat igalang ang mga indio at kanilang mga karapatan.

From the Spanish word 'indio' referring to native people in the colonies.

indio in one's own land

Refers to native people who face discrimination in their own land.

indio sa sariling bayan

indigenous

People who are native to a place.

katutubo

tribe

A group of people sharing the same culture and traditions.

tribo

Show-off or someone who loves attention on social media.

Mark is such an indio, always posting something new to get everyone's attention.

Sobrang indio ni Mark, lagi na lang may bagong post para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.

A person who often rebels or protests.

He seems like an indio, always fighting against the rules.

Parang indio siya, laging may laban sa mga patakaran.