Intablado (en. Stage)

in-ta-bla-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A platform or floor raised from the ground for performances.
The artists performed on the stage in the middle of the plaza.
Ang mga artista ay nagperform sa intablado sa gitna ng plaza.
A place where activities such as theater, concerts, or other presentations are held.
Many people gathered on the stage to watch the show.
Maraming tao ang nagtipon-tipon sa intablado upang manood ng palabas.
A specific area where actors perform in a play.
The stage was filled with decorations for their new play.
Ang intablado ay napuno ng dekorasyon para sa kanilang bagong dula.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tabla' meaning wood or board, which is shaped into a stage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on stage
on the stage or seen in front of the audience
nasa intablado
rehearsing on stage
practicing at the performance area
nag-ensayo sa intablado

Related Words

platform
Another term for stage, often used in different contexts.
entablado
performance
The activity of making a presentation on stage.
pagganap

Slang Meanings

a stage with stories
There you are again on stage, always telling gossip.
Nandiyan ka na naman sa intablado, lagi kang nagkukwento ng mga chismis.
presentation or performance
I'm so excited for our performance on stage this coming Christmas!
Sobra akong excited sa intablado namin sa darating na Pasko!
a battleground or showcase of talent
The stage is open for everyone with talent who wants to join the contest.
Ang intablado ay para sa lahat ng may talento at gustong sumali sa contest.