Relos (en. Watch)

re-los

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to tell time.
He wears his watch on his left wrist.
Suot niya ang kanyang relos sa kaliwang pulso.
An instrument that records time using hands or a digital display.
The clock on the wall shows the exact time.
Ang relos sa dingding ay nagpapakita ng eksaktong ilang oras na.
A symbol of the passage of time.
The watch reminds us to value time.
Ang relos ay nagbibigay paalala na dapat nating pahalagahan ang oras.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'reloj'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the clock is ticking
Time is passing or changing.
tumatakbo ang relos
style of watch
Type or design of a watch.
istilo ng relos

Related Words

timepiece
A term that describes anything related to time.
pang-orasan
alarm
A feature in a watch that sounds at a set time.
alarm

Slang Meanings

different time
It's like he has a different clock; he's always late!
Parang ibang relos ang gamit niya, lagi na lang siyang late!
interests or hobbies
My friend's interests are all about sports now.
Ang relos ng tropa ko, puro sports na lang.
global connection
We're on a different time zone; the connection is still weak.
Nasa ibang relos na tayo; hilaw pa ang koneksyon.