Prutera (en. Fisherwoman)

/pruˈtɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who catches fish.
Ms. Rosa is a skilled fisherwoman in our village.
Si Aling Rosa ay isang mahuhusay na prutera sa aming baryo.
A woman who practices fishing as a livelihood.
Many fisherwomen rely on marine resources for their income.
Maraming prutera ang umaasa sa mga yamang-dagat para sa kanilang kita.

Etymology

Wikang Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

fisherwoman of the town
A woman who brings income from fishing to their community.
prutera ng bayan

Related Words

fishing
The activity of catching fish.
panggisda

Slang Meanings

gossip queen
Wow, Maria is such a prutera, she always has news about everyone!
Grabe, ang prutera ni Maria, lagi na lang may balita sa lahat!
a person who can find out information easily
Juan is such a prutera, wherever he goes, he always knows something new.
Ang prutera ni Juan, kahit saan siya magpunta, may nalalaman nabago.
talkative or too inquisitive
Don't be too prutera, you might say something bad.
Huwag kang masyadong prutera, baka may masabi kang di maganda.