Pensyonada (en. Pensioner)
/pen-syo-na-da/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who receives a pension, often from the last job due to retirement.
My grandfather is a pensioner and busy with his hobbies.
Ang aking lolo ay isang pensyonada at abala sa kanyang mga libangan.
A person who receives a monthly income from the pension system.
Many pensioners depend on their pension for daily expenses.
Maraming pensyonada ang umaasa sa kanilang pensyon para sa pang-araw-araw na gastos.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'pensión'
Common Phrases and Expressions
government pensioner
A pensioner from a government agency.
pensionado sa gobyerno
Related Words
pension
A payment given to retirees or provided to individuals who are no longer working.
pensyon
retirement
The process of leaving work at an established age or due to old age.
retiro
Slang Meanings
Old or retired, but with amazing energy.
My grandma is retired, but she seems more energetic than the kids at home.
Ang lola ko, pensyonada, pero parang mas energetic pa sa mga bata sa bahay.
Refers to older retirees full of stories.
Isn't Uncle Juan retired? He has so many stories about his youth!
Di ba si Tito Juan, pensyonado? Ang dami niyang kwento tungkol sa kabataan niya!
A person receiving a pension, often with a 'fancy' or 'luxurious' lifestyle.
Our neighbor is retired, so he has all the latest gadgets!
Yung kapitbahay namin, pensyonado, kaya lahat ng gadgets bago!