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    Mistiso (en. Mestizo)

    mis-ti-so

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person with a mixture of indigenous and foreign ancestry, usually Spanish.
    Mestizos have unique characteristics coming from their respective heritages.
    Ang mga mistiso ay may natatanging katangian na mula sa kani-kanilang lahi.
    A term used to describe individuals in the Philippines with mixed Chinese or Spanish ancestry.
    Many mestizos became prominent leaders in Philippine history.
    Maraming mistiso ang naging prominenteng mga lider sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'mestizo'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mestizo race
    race originating from mixed ancestry
    mistisong lahi

    Related Words

    mestiza
    A woman with a mixture of indigenous and foreign ancestry, usually Spanish.
    mestiza

    Slang Meanings

    mix of races (almost white and black)
    Her eyes are beautiful because she's mix-raced.
    Ang ganda ng kanyang mga mata, mistiso kasi.
    beautiful complexion (due to ethnicity)
    Her skin is so flawless, she's really mistiso!
    Sobrang flawless ng skin niya, talagang mistiso!
    half, crossbreed
    He is mistiso, that's why his skin is so fair.
    Mistiso siya, kaya ganun ka-fair ang balat niya.