Muleta (en. Crutch)

/muˈleta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of walking aid used by people with disabilities or injuries.

Maria uses the crutch to walk after her surgery.

Ginagamit ni Maria ang muleta upang makalakad matapos ang kanyang operasyon.

Anything that provides support or aid.

Sometimes, friends serve as a crutch during tough times.

Minsan, ang mga kaibigan ay nagsisilbing muleta sa panahon ng pagsubok.

Derived from the Spanish word 'muleta'

walk with a crutch

to walk aided by a crutch

maglakad na may muleta

guide

An object or person that provides guidance to another person.

pamatnubay

Armadillo (rare slang term for things similar to a muleta)

Your pocket is like a muleta, it's got a lot of things attached!

Parang muleta 'yang bulsa mo, ang daming nakakabit na bagay!

Enticement (used in games or competitions)

Come on, be my muleta, so I can win!

Sige, muleta ka sa akin, para manalo ako!

Joy (used when referring to something that brings happiness)

Wow, it's so fun, we're having a booming muleta later!

Grabe ang saya, booming muleta tayo mamaya!