Plota (en. Plot)

/ˈplota/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A narrative or execution of a story or event.
The plot of this movie is engaging and full of twists.
Ang plota ng pelikulang ito ay nakakaakit at puno ng mga twist.
The main idea or theme of a literary work.
The plot is essential to understand the entire book.
Mahalaga ang plota sa pagkakaunawa ng buong libro.
The arrangement of events in a story.
Let's first organize the plot before starting the writing.
Ayusin muna natin ang plota bago simulan ang pagsusulat.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'plota'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the plot is heavy
The story is filled with complex events.
mabigat ang plota
intricate plot
The story has many subplots and events.
masalimuot na plota

Related Words

story
A narrative or recounting of events.
kwento
translation
A rendering or alteration of a literary work.
salin

Slang Meanings

story or plot that seems unreal
What is that? Your plot sounds like a movie!
Ano ba yan? Ang plota mo, parang pelikula lang!
to think of a convoluted idea or scenario
It’s like your mind's plot is so twisted!
Parang ang plota ng isipan mo, sobrang baligtad!
a plan or project that is disorganized
Wait, the plot of our project is all messed up!
Teka, ang plota ng project natin, nagulo na!