Taburete (en. Stool)

/ta-bu-re-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of chair without a backrest.
He sat on the stool while attending to his work.
Umupo siya sa taburete habang nag-aasikaso ng kanyang trabaho.
Usually used as support for people wanting to reach higher objects.
I used a stool to get the book from the top shelf.
Gumamit ako ng taburete para makuha ang aklat sa itaas na istante.
May be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
The stool in the kitchen is made of steel.
Ang taburete sa kusina ay gawa sa bakal.

Etymology

Spanish: 'taburete'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bar stool
A stool typically found in bars or restaurants.
taburete ng bar

Related Words

chair
A type of seat typically with a backrest.
silya
bench
A wider stool often used by multiple people.
bangko

Slang Meanings

small stool
It's so nice to have a stool in the backyard to sit on while chatting.
Sobrang saya na may taburete sa likod ng bahay para umupo habang nagkukwentuhan.
weight loss
This stool is the reason your legs are so big from sitting too much!
Ang taburete na 'to ang dahilan kung bakit sobrang laki ng iyong legs mula sa madalas na pag-upo!
shallow conversation
Come on, let's not just have a shallow conversation here, let's get serious.
Sige na, huwag na tayong magtaburete dito, seryosoin na natin 'to.