Piseta (en. Coin)

/piˈsɛ.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small piece of metal used as currency.

I have a coin for the fare on the jeepney.

May dala akong piseta para sa bayad sa pampasaherong jeep.

A unit of money, usually made of metal.

I bought candy with a coin.

Nabili ko ang kendi gamit ang isang piseta.

A measure of value used in the purchase of goods.

A coin is necessary for any purchase in the store.

Ang piseta ay kailangan sa anumang pagbili sa tindahan.

Hidden origin from the Spanish language.

Full of coins

Overflowing with small change or coins.

Puno ng piseta

Reached a coin

Exceeded the expenses; not enough money was brought.

Umabot ng piseta

peso

The main unit of currency in the Philippines.

piso

large coin

A term for large coins used in transactions.

kambas

Small coin, loose change used as currency.

I can't give a large amount, just this, a small coin.

Wala akong maibigay na malaking halaga, ito na lang, piseta na lang.

Like a small amount of money that isn't very significant.

I bought a snack, but I only have loose change left in my wallet.

Bumili ako ng snack, pero piseta lang ang naiwan sa wallet ko.

Skin of guava or other fruits; often used in slang conversations.

The conversation started with small talk, they were being cute again.

Nagsimula ng usapan sa piseta, nagpaka-cute na naman sila.