Piraso (en. Piece)
pi-ra-so
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or piece cut out from a larger object.
He took a piece of chocolate from the box.
Kumuha siya ng isang piraso ng tsokolate mula sa kahon.
An element used in a collection or set.
Each piece of art has its own value.
Ang bawat piraso ng sining ay may kanya-kanyang halaga.
A part of a broader context.
Every piece of information is important to the whole story.
Ang bawat piraso ng impormasyon ay mahalaga sa kabuuan ng kwento.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Spanish word 'pieza'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
piece of cake
A portion of cake shared among others.
piraso ng cake
piece of paper
A small part of paper.
piraso ng papel
Related Words
piecemeal
A form of cutting or dividing an object into smaller parts.
piraso-piraso
pieces
Many parts that make up a collection.
mga piraso
Slang Meanings
mess or excess stuff
There's so much stuff in my room, it's like I can't even move.
Ang dami ng piraso sa kwarto ko, parang hindi na ako makagalaw.
small piece or a part of something
I need a piece of paper for my project.
Kailangan ko ng piraso ng papel para sa project ko.
subdivision or part of a whole
How many pieces of cake do you want?
Ilan ang piraso ng cake na gusto mo?