Pundyo (en. Bridge)
/ˈpundjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure that helps people or vehicles cross from one place to another.
The new bridge eased travel from the town to the city.
Ang bagong pundyo ay nagpadali ng biyahe mula sa bayan patungo sa lungsod.
Anything that connects two or more things.
The bridge between technology and education is vital for progress.
Ang pundyo ng teknolohiya at edukasyon ay mahalaga para sa pag-unlad.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'puente', which means bridge.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bridge of progress
a connection that promotes progress
pundyo ng pag-unlad
Related Words
bridge
Another synonym for bridge that specifically refers to a structure for crossing.
tulay
connection
Refers to the linking or connection of things.
koneksyon
Slang Meanings
Intentional mistake or failure
Oh no, I totally flunked my exam, I got the answers wrong!
Naku, ang pundyo ng exam ko, nagkamali ako ng sagot!
Disaster or bad situation
What a disaster this night is, it started raining while we were partying.
Ang pundyo ng gabing ito, umulan pa habang nagpa-party kami.
Blunder or misunderstanding
We were lucky if that didn’t turn into a blunder for us.
Swerte lang kami kung hindi yun naging pundyo sa kame.