Kamposanto (en. Cemetery)

kam-po-san-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where the dead are buried.
We went to the cemetery to visit our grandfather's grave.
Nagpunta kami sa kamposanto upang dalawin ang libingan ng aming lolo.
An area designated for the deceased.
Cemeteries often become peaceful places for reflection.
Ang mga kamposanto ay nagiging tahimik na pook ng pagninilay.
A community of graves that is usually well-organized.
There are flowers planted around the cemetery as a sign of respect.
May mga bulaklak na nakatanim sa paligid ng kamposanto bilang paggalang.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'cementerio'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to roam in the cemetery
to look around or wander around the graves.
lumibot sa kamposanto
to seek peace in the cemetery
seeking tranquility or peace.
maghanap ng kapayapaan sa kamposanto

Related Words

grave
An individual site where the dead are buried.
libingan
cemetery
A broader area where many graves are located.
sementeryo

Slang Meanings

Concrete (grave) - used as slang for cemetery.
Don't enter the cemetery at night, it's spooky there!
Huwag kang pumasok sa kamposanto pag gabi, spooky dun!
Goodbye to the deceased - slang referring to accepting the loss of loved ones.
It's all over, we need to say goodbye to their memories.
Tapos na ang lahat, kailangan na nating mag-kamposanto sa mga alaala nila.