Paysano (en. Peasant)
/pajˈsano/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lives by farming on a small farm.
Peasants often grow vegetables and fruits for their livelihood.
Ang mga paysano ay madalas na nagtatanim ng mga gulay at prutas para sa kanilang kabuhayan.
A person or laborer who typically works in rural areas.
Peasants make up a large part of the population in villages.
Ang mga paysano ay bumubuo ng malaking bahagi ng populasyon sa mga baryo.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
peasant on the land
farmer who takes care of the land and plants.
paysano sa lupa
Related Words
farmer
A person who cultivates and harvests crops.
magsasaka
Slang Meanings
Friend or acquaintance in the community
Come on, friends, let's hang out later!
Sama ka na, mga paysano, mag-hangout tayo mamaya!
Local person, someone from around here
A true local, always there for each other.
Isang tunay na paysano, laging nandiyan para sa isa't isa.
Relatives or family in the local area
I was with my relatives during the fiesta, it was so fun!
Kasama ko ang mga paysano ko nung fiesta, ang saya!