Pustiso (en. Dentures)

/pusˈtiso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Artificial teeth used by people who have lost their natural teeth.
I need to buy dentures because I have lost many teeth.
Kailangan kong bumili ng pustiso dahil nawalan na ako ng maraming ngipin.
A type of dental prosthesis made to replace missing teeth.
The dentist recommended dentures for a better smile.
Ang dentista ay nagrekomenda ng pustiso para sa mas magandang ngiti.
Artificial teeth that are fitted and placed properly in a person's mouth.
Dentures need to be taken care of properly to make them last.
Ang pustiso ay kailangang alagaan nang mabuti upang tumagal ito.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'postizo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wearing dentures
tumutukoy sa mga indibidwal na may pustiso
may pustiso

Related Words

tooth
The natural parts of the body used for chewing food.
ngipin
dentist
A professional specializing in teeth and oral health.
dentista

Slang Meanings

A way to stir up conversation or be creative in discussions.
Your smile is so attractive, it's like you're fun to talk to!
Ang ganda ng pustiso mo, parang nakakaaliw ka pag ngumingiti!
Lying or being untruthful.
Don't bullshit me, I know that's not true!
Huwag kang magpustiso, alam kong hindi ito totoo!
An answer or situation that is funny.
Wow, your answer is such a joke, it’s really funny!
Grabe, ang pustiso ng sagot mo, nakakatawa talaga!