Isobre (en. Envelope)
/isobre/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container used for storing letters or documents.
Put the letter in the envelope before passing it.
Ilagay ang liham sa isobre bago ito ipasa.
A piece of paper that helps protect letters from damage.
The envelope is important to prevent my letters from getting damaged.
Mahalaga ang isobre upang maiwasan ang pagkasira ng aking mga sulat.
A container that often has a seal or glue to close it.
Ensure that the envelope is properly sealed before sending it.
Tiyakin na maayos ang pagkakasara ng isobre bago ito ipadala.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
envelope of a letter
Container for a letter.
isobre ng sulat
envelope of money
Container for money or gifts.
isobre ng pera
Related Words
letter
A document that is often written inside an envelope.
sulat
pad
A piece of paper that can be written on and placed in an envelope.
pad
Slang Meanings
a student who has dropped out of school
They say Mark is a drop-out, so he didn't enroll again.
Sabi nila, isobre daw si Mark, kaya di na siya nag-enroll ulit.
inept or unskilled
I don't know why they accepted him, he looks like a drop-out.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit tinanggap siya, mukhang isobre kasi.