Kustante (en. Constant)
ku-stan-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means remaining or unchanging.
His charity is a constant value.
Ang kanyang kusang-loob ay isang kustante na halaga.
A characteristic that is always present.
Her love is constant despite the trials.
Ang kanyang pagmamahal ay kustante sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.
Indicates a fixed level or ratio.
The price of oil was constant last week.
Ang presyo ng langis ay kustante sa nakaraang linggo.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'costante'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
constant over time
Refers to a situation that does not change over time.
kustante ng panahon
Related Words
coverage
A condition of being consistent or unchanging at a certain level.
pagsaklaw
Slang Meanings
Quick or careless in buying or arranging things.
My older brother is kustante because he always buys gadgets that aren't necessary.
Ang kuya ko kustante kasi lagi siyang bumibili ng gadgets na hindi naman kailangan.
Due to lack of attention to details, expenses become unnecessary.
Buying load kustante, and it's gone in less than a week!
Yung pagbili ng load nang kustante, wala pang isang linggo ubos na!
Carelessness in spending.
He's kustante with his budget, that's why he's always running out of money.
Kustante lang siya sa budget niya, kaya lagi siyang nauubusan ng pera.