Reserbado (en. Reserved)

re-ser-ba-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Set aside or designated for a specific purpose.
The seats at the front are reserved for honored guests.
Ang mga upuan sa harap ay reserbado para sa mga bisita ng karangalan.
In feeling, not showing emotions or good demeanor.
He is too reserved with people, making it hard to talk to him.
Masyadong reserbado siya sa mga tao kaya mahirap siyang kausapin.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

the table is reserved
The table is set to be used by a person or group.
reserbado ang mesa

Related Words

reservation
The process of securing a place designated for use.
reserbasyon

Slang Meanings

A unique style or approach to a situation
Those stories are so reserved that they're hard to understand.
Ang mga kuwentong iyon ay sobrang reserbado kaya mahirap intidihin.
Feeling resentful or restless
She seems reserved in her tone, there’s something that makes her not sold on the conversation.
Parang reserbado ang tono niya, may something na hindi siya sold sa usapan.
Being frugal with emotions or self-expression
Older brother is always reserved; he doesn't often express what he feels.
Laging reserbado si Kuya, hindi siya madalas pumahayag ng nararamdaman niya.