Retiro (en. Retirement)
re-ˈti-rō
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of reaching the age or situation in which a person no longer works.
He is already preparing for his retirement next year.
Naghahanda na siya para sa kanyang retiro sa susunod na taon.
A state of living where a person is no longer actively working.
After many years in the job, he was happy to enter his retirement.
Matapos ang maraming taon sa trabaho, masaya siyang pumasok sa kanyangretiro.
A place where a person finds rest or seclusion in their later years.
Their house in the mountains became their retreat every summer.
Ang kanilang bahay sa bundok ay naging kanilang retiro tuwing tag-init.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'retiro'
Common Phrases and Expressions
retirement plan
A plan for people retiring concerning their financial capability.
retirement plan
life after retirement
A person's life after they retire from work.
life after retirement
Related Words
pagreretiro
The process of transitioning from working to being retired.
pagreretiro
pensyon
A type of income received by a retiree from their contributions made to a company or institution.
pensyon
Slang Meanings
To let go of or leave behind something important.
I'm retiring my cellphone, it's a waste of what I saved up for.
Retiro na yung cellphone ko, sayang ang ipinag-ipunan ko.
To break or mess up something.
He retired from basketball, that's why they lost.
Retiro siya sa basketball, kaya talo sila.
To go home or take a rest.
Let's all retire, I'm tired.
Retiro na tayong lahat, pagod na ako.