Sando (en. Sando)

sán-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sleeveless garment, usually made of cloth and often worn during hot weather.
He is wearing his sando while playing outside.
Suot niya ang kanyang sando habang naglalaro sa labas.
A piece of clothing usually worn as an upper layer.
I feel more comfortable wearing a sando under my jacket.
Mas komportable akong magsuot ng sando sa ilalim ng aking jacket.
An easy-to-wear garment commonly worn for sports or casual occasions.
He ran in the park wearing a sando and shorts.
Nagtakbo siya sa parke na nakasuot ng sando at shorts.

Etymology

English: 'sando' derived from 'sando shirt' referring to an authorized sleeveless upper garment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wear a sando
Dress with a sando, usually for informal activities.
Magsuot ng sando
Sando and shorts
Common outfit for hot weather or outdoor activities.
Sando at shorts

Related Words

t-shirt
A type of garment with sleeves, usually made of cotton.
t-shirt
polo shirt
A type of garment with a collar and often with sleeves.
polo shirt

Slang Meanings

Sando = Sleeveless shirt or tank top
I'll wear a tank top to the party tonight.
Susuot ako ng sando mamayang gabi sa party.
Sando = Casual wear or comfy outfit
It's cold but it's okay, I'm just in a comfy outfit.
Ang lamig pero okay lang, sando lang ako.
Sando = Used to refer to a laid-back person
He's very laid-back, always chill.
Sando lang siya, palaging chill.