Poto (en. Photo)

/ˈpɔ.tɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An image captured using a camera that contains a landscape or person.
I took a photo of my family on vacation.
Kinuha ko ang poto ng aking pamilya sa bakasyon.
A picture that can be printed or saved in a digital format.
She sent me a photo of their new house.
Ipinadala niya sa akin ang poto ng kanilang bagong bahay.
A form of art that involves taking pictures.
He loves studying photography as an art form.
Mahilig siyang mag-aral ng poto bilang isang anyo ng sining.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'foto,' meaning picture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take a photo
To capture or record an image using a camera.
Kumuha ng poto
Print the photo
To print the image taken.
I-print ang poto

Related Words

camera
A device used for taking pictures.
kamera
image
A visual representation of a person, object, or landscape.
larawan

Slang Meanings

Picture or image shared on social media.
Hey, did you post your beach poto? You all looked so happy there!
Uy, nag-post ka na ba ng poto mo sa beach? Ang saya-saya niyo dun!
An effect or subject that is funny or amusing.
That poto is so cute, I can totally relate!
Napaka-cute ng poto na yun, talagang nakaka-relate ako!