Puwesto (en. Position)
pu-westo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific location or place where something can be placed.
The position of the table is by the window.
Ang puwesto ng mesa ay sa tabi ng bintana.
The condition or rank of a person within a group or organization.
Maria has a high position in the company.
May mataas na puwesto si Maria sa kumpanya.
A store or place from which products are sold.
We went to the fruit stand to buy bananas.
Pumunta kami sa puwesto ng prutas para bumili ng saging.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'puesto'
Common Phrases and Expressions
position of God
This refers to the special place or status of God.
puwesto ng Diyos
2nd place
Second position in a competition.
ika-2 puwesto
Related Words
arrangement
The act of placing things in the correct position.
pagsasaayos
seating
The act of taking a position in a chair.
pag-uupo
Slang Meanings
position or place to sit
It's okay, I'll just take my spot in the front so I can see everything better.
Ayos lang, ang akin na lang puwesto sa harap para mas makita ko ang lahat.
stall or booth where you can buy something
Where are you going to buy? At Mang Juan's stall?
Saan ka bibili? Sa puwesto ni Mang Juan ba?
spot or space in a situation
I need a place in this team, I really want to join.
Kailangan ko ng puwesto sa team na ito, gusto ko talagang makasali.