Plorera (en. Vase)

/ploˈrɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container for flowers.
He placed a vase in the center of the table.
Naglagay siya ng plorera sa centro ng lamesa.
A decorative item usually made of glass or porcelain.
The vase in their living room is made of expensive porcelain.
Ang plorera sa kanilang sala ay gawa sa mamahaling porselana.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'florero'

Common Phrases and Expressions

flower vase
A container for displaying flowers.
plorera ng bulaklak

Related Words

flower
A part of a plant that has an attractive appearance and usually gives off fragrance.
bulaklak
decoration
Items or materials used to beautify a space.
dekorasyon

Slang Meanings

An overly emotional person
Dude, you're like a vase! You're so easily affected by what others say.
Duh, parang plorera ka! Ang dali mong maapektuhan sa mga sinasabi ng iba.
What a useless item!
That new decoration of hers is just a vase; it's not really practical.
Yung bago niyang decoration, plorera lang, di naman siya masyadong praktikal.