Puweblo (en. Village)

pu-ɛb-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small community or residential group where people live.
His family came from a small village in the countryside.
Ang kanyang pamilya ay nagmula sa isang maliit na puweblo sa kanayunan.
A group of houses that may have its own church, school, and market.
In the village, there are pre-established departments for local services.
Sa puweblo, may mga nauunang mga kagawaran para sa mga lokal na serbisyo.
A part of a larger city or town with its own identity.
The village has unique traditions that differ from other parts of the town.
Ang puweblo ay may mga natatanging tradisyon na naiiba sa ibang bahagi ng bayan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'pueblo' meaning town or community.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life in the village
A simple lifestyle in a small community.
Buhay sa puweblo
Importance of the village
Significance or value of a community for its residents.
Kahalagahan ng puweblo

Related Words

community
A group of people sharing the same interest or living in a specific area.
komunidad
city
A larger area inhabited by many people compared to a village.
lungsod

Slang Meanings

Hut or house made of wood, often seen in rural areas.
Here in the province, I often see huts by the side of the road.
Dito sa probinsya, mas madalas akong nakakakita ng puweblo sa tabi ng kalsada.
A simple home that is modest and lacks unnecessary things.
Our hut is just right, nothing more, nothing less.
Sakto lang ang puweblo namin, walang labis, walang kulang.