Prostituta (en. Prostitute)
pro-si-tu-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person, often a woman, who sells her body for sexual services.
The prostitute offers her services at a higher price to customers.
Ang prostituta ay nag-aalok ng kanyang serbisyo sa mas mataas na presyo sa mga customer.
A person involved in the illegal activity of selling sexual services.
Many prostitutes face dangers in their work on the street.
Maraming mga prostituta ang nahaharap sa panganib sa kanilang trabaho sa kalsada.
A worker in the sex industry.
Organizations provided information to help prostitutes with their rights.
Nagbigay ng impormasyon ang mga organisasyon upang tulungan ang mga prostituta sa kanilang mga karapatan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'prostituta'
Common Phrases and Expressions
paid individuals
individuals providing sexual services in exchange for money
mga bayaran
Related Words
sex trafficking
An illegal activity aimed at trafficking individuals for prostitution.
sex trafficking
escort
A person who offers sexual services via an arrangement.
escort
Slang Meanings
Woman who sells her body.
There are a lot of prostitutes waiting at that corner.
Dun sa kanto, maraming prostituta na nag-aantay.
Woman who just needs money.
She's not really a prostitute, you're mistaken, she just needs help.
Hindi siya talagang prostituta, nagkakamali ka lang, nanghihingi lang siya ng tulong.
Girl who is easy to approach or get.
Why am I always seduced by these kinds of prostitutes?
Bakit lagi na lang ako napapaamo ng mga ganitong prostituta?