Sentro (en. Center)

ˈsɛntroʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of something that is closest to the middle.
The center of the city is full of people.
Ang sentro ng lungsod ay puno ng mga tao.
A place where people gather for a specific purpose.
There is a new community center in our village.
May bagong sentro ng komunidad sa aming barangay.
The main part of an activity or issue.
The center of the discussion is nature.
Ang sentro ng talakayan ay ang kalikasan.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'centro'

Common Phrases and Expressions

center of attention
a person or thing that attracts everyone's attention.
sentro ng atensyon
business center
a place that becomes the main hub for businesses.
sentro ng kalakalan

Related Words

market
A place where trade and exchange of products take place.
merkado
community
A group of people living in a specific area.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

gathering
Let's meet up later at the center for the group meeting.
Sentro tayo mamaya para sa meeting ng grupo.
most active place
Come on, let's go to the center of the town, there are a lot of people here!
Tara, sa sentro tayo ng bayan, dami ng tao dito!
main destination
The best shops are at the center.
Doon sa sentro ang mga magagandang tindahan.
heart of everything
You are the center of my world.
Ito ang sentro ng aking mundo, ikaw.