Salo (en. Gathering)

sá-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering or coming together of people for a specific purpose.
There is a gathering at Aunt Nena's house for her birthday.
May salo-salo sa bahay ni Aling Nena para sa kanyang kaarawan.
A space or room used for gatherings.
The gathering focused everyone around the big table.
Ang salo ay nagtutok ang lahat sa paligid ng malaking mesa.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'salón' which means a room or space.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gathering
A joyful gathering of people, often with food.
salo-salo

Related Words

sharing
The activity of sharing food or items during a gathering.
saluhan

Slang Meanings

Gathering or feast
Let's have a gathering at home later, there's a feast!
Salo-salo tayo sa bahay mamaya, may handaan!
Let's go or let's gather now!
Let's go, let's head to the beach now!
Salo na, tara na sa beach!
Gathering filled with laughter
The gathering last night was filled with laughter.
Salo-salo sa tawanan ang nangyari nung gabi.