Residensya (en. Residence)

/residensya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or home where a person or family resides.
Their residence is located in the town center.
Ang kanilang residensya ay matatagpuan sa gitnang bayan.
The activity of residing in a particular place.
There are laws pertaining to the residency of citizens.
May mga batas na may kinalaman sa residensya ng mga mamamayan.
An official place of residence, especially for people in high positions.
The mayor's residence is open to the public on special occasions.
Ang residensya ng alkalde ay bukas para sa publiko sa mga espesyal na okasyon.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'residencia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

people's residence
Homes of people in a place.
residensya ng mga tao
official residence
Home of officials or individuals in high positions.
opisyal na residensya

Related Words

lifestyle
The way of living or the conditions in which a person resides.
pamumuhay
community
A group of people living in a particular area.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

A home or house where a person resides.
Here in our residence, we happily gather every Sunday.
Dito sa residensya namin, masaya kaming nagsasalo-salo tuwing Linggo.
A home office or place related to work or business that is frequently visited.
Sometimes, I work at my residence because it's more comfortable.
Minsan, nagtatrabaho ako sa residensya ko kasi mas komportable.