Kombento (en. Convent)

kom-ben-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A building or place where monks or nuns live.
The convent has churches and rooms for the nuns.
Ang kombento ay may mga simbahan at mga silid para sa mga madre.
A religious institution that serves as a home for those dedicated to the faith.
Here in the convent, they are taught the teachings of faith.
Dito sa kombento, tinuturuan sila ng mga aral ng pananampalataya.
A place used for religious rituals or ceremonies.
The wedding ceremonies were held at the convent of the nuns.
Ang mga seremonya ng kasal ay ginanap sa kombento ng mga madre.

Etymology

Spanish word 'convento'

Common Phrases and Expressions

convent life
Lifestyle of nuns or monks in the convent.
buhay-kombento

Related Words

church
This is a place of worship and is commonly connected to the convent.
simbahan
monk
A man who serves in the religious within the convent.
monghe
nun
A woman who serves in the religious within the convent.
madre

Slang Meanings

short for combination, meaning a mix or combo.
The combo of BBQ and rice is really delicious, dude!
Sobrang sarap ng kombento ng BBQ at kanin, pare!
refers to a blended variety of things, like a playlist or food.
Do you want to listen to my mix of my favorite songs?
Gusto mo bang makinig sa aking kombento ng mga paborito kong kanta?