Latero (en. Lateral)

la-te-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or location on the side of something.
The side of the door has many tools.
Ang latero ng pintuan ay may maraming kagamitan.
A person positioned at the side.
The teacher's aide helped the students.
Ang latero ng guro ay tumulong sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'lateral'

Common Phrases and Expressions

side of the road
Part on the side of the path.
latero ng kalsada
side of the house
Part on the side of a house.
latero ng bahay

Related Words

depth
A measurement of distance from the top to the bottom.
lalim
front
The part at the front of something.
harap

Slang Meanings

Metal worker, craftsman who produces metal items or products.
That metal worker made a strong metal net.
Yung latero na 'yon, gumawa ng matibay na bakal na lambat.
A person who loves to gossip or chat.
Don't talk to Marco, he's a gossip who shouldn't know other people's secrets.
Huwag mo nang kausapin si Marco, latero yan sa mga sekretong hindi dapat nalalaman ng iba.
A slang for people who always want to show off or stand out.
He's acting like a show-off again, always in the spotlight.
Parang latero na naman siya, lagi na lang siya sa spotlight.