Regadera (en. Watering can)

/reɡaˈdɛra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container used to water plants.
He used a watering can to water the flowers in the garden.
Gumamit siya ng regadera upang diligan ang mga bulaklak sa hardin.
Can be made of plastic or metal, facilitating the pouring of water.
The watering can has a long and pointed spout to deliver water accurately.
Ang regadera ay may mahaba at masungit na pang-ilalim upang tumpak na maiparating ang tubig.
Commonly used in gardens or in caring for plants.
Whenever it rains, he leaves his watering can outside.
Sa tuwing umuulan, iniwan niya ang kanyang regadera sa labas.

Etymology

Spanish (from the term 'regadera', which comes from 'regar' or 'to water')

Common Phrases and Expressions

watering can of water
A watering can used for watering plants.
regadera ng tubig
garden watering can
A watering can capable of watering gardens.
regadera ng gadan

Related Words

garden
An area designated for planting plants or flowers.
hardin
plant
A plant that can satisfy the need for water.
tubo

Slang Meanings

Watering can
Get a watering can for the plants.
Kumuha ka ng budeg para sa mga halaman.
Rain shelter
Use your watering can as a rain shelter.
Gamitin mo ang regadera mo bilang silong ng ulan.
Soaked
I used the watering can earlier so my fingers are soaked.
Nag-regadera ako kanina kaya basang-basa ang daliri ko.