Peras (en. Pear)
pɛˈɾas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is sweet and soft, often with green or yellow skin.
The pear is a favorite fruit among children.
Ang peras ay paboritong prutas ng mga bata.
The tree that bears pears.
The pear tree yields delicious fruit.
Ang peras ay isang puno na nagbibigay ng masarap na prutas.
A type of plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family.
Many species of pears can be found in gardens.
Maraming uri ng peras ang matatagpuan sa mga hardin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pear of guava
A popular fruit in the Philippines often included in fried dishes.
peras ng bayabas
Related Words
fruit
Products obtained from plants that are commonly recognized for their sweetness and nutrition.
prutas
Slang Meanings
Peras (because money) - slang term for money.
We don't have money for food later.
Wala tayong peras pangkain mamaya.
Peras like that - refers to money that is easily obtained or won.
I got a huge amount of money like that from the raffle!
Ang laking peras na ganern nakuha ko sa raffle!
Invisible money - money that's not evident, possibly hidden.
There’s money not visible in our budget!
May mga peras na hindi nakikita sa budget natin!