Papeleta (en. Paper)

/papeˈleta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of paper commonly used for writing notes or voting.
He used a ballot paper in his voting for the election.
Gumamit siya ng papeleta sa kanyang pagboto sa halalan.
A document that contains information or instructions.
I received a paper with the details of the event.
Nakatanggap ako ng papeleta na may mga detalye ng kaganapan.
A type of paper used in games or competitions.
Each participant was given a paper for their answers.
Ang bawat kalahok ay binigyan ng papeleta para sa kanilang mga sagot.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'papel', meaning paper.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ballot paper
A piece of paper used for voting.
papeleta ng boto
test paper
A piece of paper for exams or quizzes.
papeleta ng pagsusulit

Related Words

paper
Material from trees used to make documents or other items.
papel
election
A voting process to choose leaders or make decisions.
halalan

Slang Meanings

ticket
I saw your papeleta, I'll just write down our drinks.
Nakita ko ang papeleta mo, sulat ko na lang ang mga inumin natin.
debt list
You need to give him your papeleta so he knows what the balance is.
Kailangan mong ibigay ang papeleta mo sa kanya, para malaman niya kung ano na ang balanse.
receipt
Don't forget to get the papeleta after you pay.
Wag kalimutang kunin ang papeleta pagkatapos mo magbayad.