Subasta (en. Auction)
su-bas-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of selling items where buyers offer different amounts.
In the auction, the highest bid wins.
Sa subasta, ang pinakamataas na alok ang panalo.
An event where people gather to buy items.
He attended the auction for an antique watch.
Dumalo siya sa subasta para sa isang antigong relo.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'subasta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
art auction
An auction focused on selling artworks.
subasta ng sining
public auction
An auction open to all interested parties.
public auction
Related Words
bids
The various amounts or offers made by buyers in an auction.
mga alok
winner
The person or participant who won the auction.
nagwagi
Slang Meanings
Beauty in selling
It's already noon, but my stuff in front of the house looks like an auction.
Tanghali na, pero parang subasta na ang mga gamit mi sa harap ng bahay.
Return of price
At an auction, you always hope that the value of your item will come back.
Sa subasta, lagi kang umaasa na magbabalik ang halaga ng bagay mo.
People's guessing game
I feel like I'm holding an auction for prices among my friends.
Para akong nagpapa-subasta ng presyo sa mga kaibigan ko.