Plateria (en. Silversmith shop)

pla-te-ri-a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where silver objects are made or sold.
I went to the silversmith shop to buy a new earring.
Pumunta ako sa plateria upang bumili ng bagong hikaw.
A shop that specializes in silver products.
A silversmith shop opened in our village offering inexpensive jewelry.
Nagbukas ang isang plateria sa aming barangay na nag-aalok ng mga murang alahas.
A store or factory that focuses on crafting jewelry and ornaments made of silver.
The silversmith shop has artisans skilled in the field of silvercrafting.
Ang plateria ay may mga artisan na mahuhusay sa larangan ng paggawa ng pilak.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'platería', meaning a place where silver objects are made or sold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

silver plate
a container or utensil made of silver.
platerong pilak
jewelry in silversmith shop
jewelry sold in a silver store.
alahas sa plateria

Related Words

silver
A valuable metal used in making jewelry and other items.
pilak
jewelry
Ornaments worn, usually made from precious metals such as gold and silver.
alahas

Slang Meanings

Witness to all the events
Maria is the plateria at parties, she's always there for all the events.
Si Maria ang plateria sa mga party, siya ang nandiyan sa lahat ng gimik.
Acquaintance of everyone
Whenever there's a party, Juan is always there, the plateria of the gang.
Basta may gimik, andiyan lagi si Juan, plateria ng barkada.
Bringer of news
She's the plateria, always has gossip for her friends.
Siya ang plateria, lagi siyang may chika sa mga kaibigan.