Masetera (en. Flowerpot)
ma-se-te-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container used for planting flowers or plants.
He placed the rose in the flowerpot in front of the house.
Inilagay niya ang rosas sa masetera sa harap ng bahay.
It is often made of earthenware, ceramic, or plastic.
The flowerpot in her garden is made of durable ceramic.
Ang masetera sa kanyang hardin ay gawa sa matibay na ceramic.
It is also used as decoration in homes.
The flowerpot brought life to her living room.
Ang masetera ay nagbigay buhay sa kanyang sala.
Etymology
Spanish word: macetera
Common Phrases and Expressions
potted plants
Plants that are kept or displayed in a flowerpot.
maseterang halaman
flowerpot for flowers
A flowerpot specifically used for flowers.
masetera ng mga bulaklak
Related Words
plant
Living organisms that typically have leaves and roots.
halaman
flower
The blossoming part of a plant that often has colorful petals.
bulaklak
Slang Meanings
Ugly or unappealing
Your outfit looks like a 'masetera', bro!
Parang masetera na 'yang suot mo, bro!
A strange or weird person
He's really a 'masetera', isn't he?
Siya talaga, masetera kung masetera.
Due to excessive drama or fuss
Stop being so dramatic in front of other people.
Huwag ka nang magmasetera sa harap ng ibang tao.