Kapiraso (en. Piece)

/kapiˈraso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small part or piece of something.
He brought a piece of bread for a snack.
Nagdala siya ng kapiraso ng tinapay para sa meryenda.
Indicates a lack in size or quantity.
Only a small piece of paper is needed for the letter.
Kailangan lamang ng kapiraso ng papel para sa sulat.
A section of the whole that can be separated.
A piece of information is missing from the report.
May kapiraso ng impormasyon na nawawala sa report.

Etymology

Root word: 'piraso' with 'ka' as a descriptive prefix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small piece of land
A small piece of land or property.
kapirasong lupa

Related Words

piece
A part or unit of a whole.
piraso
part
A section or part of a whole.
bahagi

Slang Meanings

piece or small portions
I bought a piece of bread for a snack.
Bumili ako ng kapiraso ng tinapay para sa meryenda.
a trivial thing that doesn't matter
Don't worry about that piece, it doesn't matter.
Wag mo na isipin 'yang kapiraso na yun, wala naman 'yang kwenta.