Kalaguyo (en. Adulterer)

ka-la-gu-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has a secret relationship with a married or engaged person.

His wife found out that he has a paramour.

Nalaman ng kanyang asawa na siya ay may kalaguyo.

A person who betrays the trust of a partner or spouse.

His paramour is a friend from his past.

Ang kanyang kalaguyo ay isang kaibigan mula sa kanyang nakaraan.

The word 'kalaguyo' originates from the words 'ka' and 'guyó' referring to a person involved in a secret relationship.

has a paramour

has a secret relationship.

may kalaguyo

homewrecker

A term sometimes used synonymously with kalaguyo, often focusing on less serious relationships.

salingpusa

secret

Related to things that are not shown or said in public.

lihim

Someone who bonds with or is a companion to women (having an underlying connotation of love or relationship).

Who's that guy you're seeing? You both look happy.

Sino ba yang kalaguyo mo? Mukhang masaya kayo ah.

A companion or partner in a non-serious relationship.

I don't know what he wants; am I just a fling or is there more?

Di ko na alam kung anong gusto niya, kalaguyo lang ba ako o may iba pa?

A playmate who has an extra connection, like more than friends.

My casual partner feels like we're always playing with fire.

Yung kalaguyo ko, parang lagi kami naglalaro ng apoy.