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    Kantero (en. Stonemason)

    kan-te-ro

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who specializes in carving or designing objects from stone.
    The stonemason worked hard to create a beautiful statue.
    Ang kantero ay nagtrabaho ng maigi upang makagawa ng isang magandang estatwa.
    A laborer who carves stones for buildings or structures.
    They needed a stonemason to finish the church.
    Kinailangan nila ng kantero upang tapusin ang simbahan.
    A person who practices the art of stone carving.
    He became a stonemason after studying the art of carving in college.
    Naging kantero siya matapos mag-aral ng sining ng pag-uukit sa kolehiyo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'cantero,' meaning 'stone worker.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stonemason's work
    Refers to the work or projects done by a stonemason.
    trabaho ng kantero

    Related Words

    stone
    A solid material used by a stonemason as the primary substance in his creations.
    bato
    carving
    A method of creating shapes or designs on the surface of a stone.
    ukit

    Slang Meanings

    Too noisy or restless
    Wow, Juan is so kantero in class, he doesn't stop talking!
    Grabe, ang kantero ni Juan sa klase, hindi siya tumitigil sa kakasalita!
    A term for someone overly dramatic or overreacting
    Don't be so kantero, just chill in the situation.
    Huwag kang kantero, chill ka lang sa sitwasyon.
    Someone who loves gossip
    He's the kantero of the neighborhood, all the news comes from him.
    Siya ang kantero ng barangay, lahat ng balita sa kanya galing.