Pustoryoso (en. Posture)

/pus-to-ryo-so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
People or things with good posture or arrangement.
The postured model caught everyone's attention.
Ang pustoryosong modelo ay nakakuha ng atensyon ng lahat.
Shows confidence in oneself.
Be poised in front of people.
Maging pustoryoso sa harap ng mga tao.
Refers to the art of proper body alignment.
Posture is important for athletes.
Ang pustoryoso ay mahalaga sa mga atleta.

Etymology

Tagalog term derived from the words 'pustura' and 'ma-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poised actions
Actions that exhibit confidence and proper posture.
pustoryosong pagkilos
poised on stage
Having a good posture while performing in a show.
pustoryoso sa entablado

Related Words

posture
The manner of arranging the body or movements of a person.
pustura

Slang Meanings

Gossiping or noisy person.
He’s always so nosy in the neighborhood, doesn’t he have anything else to do?
Lagi na lang siyang pustoryoso sa kapitbahay, wala na bang ibang pinagkakaabalahan?
Someone who loves to interfere in others' lives.
You, don’t be nosy, just take back your gossip.
Ikaw, huwag kang maging pustoryoso, bawiin mo na lang ang mga chismis mo.