Karselero (en. Prisoner)

/kar-se-le-ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is imprisoned.
The prisoner was granted bail and released from jail.
Ang karselero ay nakatanggap ng bail at pinalaya mula sa kulungan.
A person who has been convicted and is serving their sentence in prison.
Many prisoners are there inside the maximum-security facility.
Maraming karselero ang nandiyan sa loob ng maximum security facility.
An individual deprived of freedom due to legal reasons.
Sometimes, the prisoner becomes a victim of wrongful accusations.
Minsan, ang karselero ay nagiging biktima ng maling paratang.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'karcel' meaning prison.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town prisoner
A person known for their crimes or imprisonment in the community.
karselero ng bayan

Related Words

prison
A place where people are confined.
karsel
imprisonment
The process of having a person in prison.
pagkabilanggo

Slang Meanings

A person who loves to flirt or meet many people
He's such a player, he always has a new date whenever we go out.
Masyado siyang karselero, lagi na lang siyang may bagong ‘ka-date’ sa tuwing lumalabas.
Similar to 'playboy' or 'playgirl'
My player friend has had two girlfriends just this month.
Yung karselero na kaibigan ko, dalawa na ang naging girlfriend niya this month lang.
A person with no serious intentions in relationships
Don't fall for him, he's just a player.
Huwag ka nang ma-in love sa kanya, karselero lang ‘yan.