Magtindero (en. Vendor)

/maɡtin'de.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who sells goods or services.
The vendor on the corner offers fresh fruits.
Ang magtindero sa kanto ay nag-aalok ng sariwang prutas.
A person who sets up a small shop or stall.
There are many vendors in the market on Saturdays.
Maraming magtindero sa palengke sa araw ng Sabado.

Etymology

Combination of the word 'tindero' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street vendor
A vendor who sells on the streets.
magtindero ng kalsada
food vendor
A vendor who sells prepared food.
magtindero ng pagkain

Related Words

store
A place where goods are sold.
tindahan
sale
The act of selling or making profit from goods.
benta

Slang Meanings

sells on the street
The vendor outside is selling balikbayan boxes.
Yung magtindero sa labas, may balikbayan box na tinda.
a person who sells various items
The vendor in the market always has new goods.
Yung magtindero dun sa merkado, lagi may bagong tinda.
street merchant
As long as they are a vendor, it’s all good regardless of what they sell.
Kahit anong tinda, basta’t magtindero, ayos na.