Plantsa (en. Iron)
/ˈplantsa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to smooth clothes.
I need to use the iron to tidy up my uniforms.
Kailangan kong gamitin ang plantsa para maayos ang aking mga uniporme.
A metal plate used at hot temperatures.
The iron gets hot to remove wrinkles.
Ang plantsa ay nagiging mainit para maalis ang mga kulubot.
Etymology
Spanish: plancha
Common Phrases and Expressions
Start ironing
This is a call to start fixing clothes using the iron.
Magplantsa ka na
Related Words
cottage
A type of house often found in rural areas, which may have an iron for clothes.
kubo
Slang Meanings
Just focus on ironing.
Come on, just do the ironing at home; you don't think about anything else anyway!
Sige na, plantsa na lang ang gawin mo sa bahay, wala ka namang ibang naiisip!
Excellent handling or managing.
You're great at ironing out your debt payments! I thought you wouldn't be able to pay.
Ang galing mo magplantsa ng bayad mo sa utang, ha! Akala ko di mo na mababayaran.
Fixing issues or troubles.
I have a lot of ironing to do with my family.
Marami na akong plantsa na kailangang ayusin sa pamilya ko.