Pantuos (en. Embrace)
/pan-tu-os/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term used to describe the act of embracing.
He gave an embrace to his friend after a long time.
Nagbigay siya ng pantuos sa kanyang kaibigan matapos ang isang mahabang panahon.
A symbol of unity and love towards a person.
The embrace showed the love of the family for one another.
Ang pantuos ay nagpakita ng pagmamahal ng pamilya sa isa't isa.
Etymology
It originates from the word 'patuos' meaning embrace or togetherness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Need for an embrace
A way of saying that an embrace or physical support is needed.
Kailangan ng pantuos
Related Words
embrace
An action where two people hug or embrace each other.
yakap
Slang Meanings
a type of dance that is lively and fun
We danced the pantuos at Aling Nena's barangay, it was so much fun!
Nagpantuos kami sa barangay ni Aling Nena, ang saya!
joyful or lively gathering
Together in a pantuos, it was really fun!
Sama-sama sa pantuos, ang saya talaga!