Rebulto (en. Bust)

re-bul-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art that represents a person or object in a three-dimensional structure.
The statue of the hero stands in the middle of the plaza.
Ang rebulto ng bayani ay nakatayo sa gitna ng plaza.
A sculpture often compared to a person or an important historical figure.
Many tourists visit the statue of our national hero.
Maraming turista ang bumisita sa rebulto ng ating pambansang bayani.
Material molded or carved to showcase the details of a figure.
The statue was made from marble and has intricate craftsmanship.
Ang rebulto ay ginawa mula sa marmol at may detalyadong pagkakagawa.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'reburto' meaning 'statue' or 'to knock down'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

statue of the town
A symbol or representation of a town or community.
rebulto ng bayan
statue of the beloved saint
A statue depicting a saint or religious figure.
rebulto ng mahal na santo

Related Words

sculptor
A person who specializes in making sculptures.
eskultor
marble
A type of stone often used in making statues.
marmol

Slang Meanings

A statue that looks like an idiot because it doesn't move
That kid is like a statue, there's really no difference from a table.
Parang rebulto 'yang bata, wala talagang pinagkaiba sa mesa.
A person who doesn't have much connection to the surroundings
Who is that statue? We don't even know anything about him.
Sino ba 'yang rebulto na 'yan? Wala nga tayong alam sa kanya.
Hard-headed and can't be swayed by conversation
My dad is like a statue; no matter what I ask, he never answers.
Ang tatay ko, parang rebulto, kahit anong tanong ko, wala talagang sagot.