Tagapayo (en. Advisor)

[ta-ga-'pay-o]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who gives advice or guidance to others.
Maria's advisor helped her with her decision.
Ang tagapayo ni Maria ay tumulong sa kanya sa kanyang desisyon.
An expert in a particular field who provides professional advice.
The company needs a financial advisor to improve its operations.
Kailangan ng kumpanya ng tagapayo sa pananalapi upang mapabuti ang kanilang takbo.
A person who offers help or support to others in order to solve their problems.
As an advisor, he listens to his clients' problems with compassion.
Bilang tagapayo, nakikinig siya sa mga problema ng kanyang mga kliyente ng may malasakit.

Etymology

from the word 'tagapag' meaning 'one who does' and 'payong' meaning 'advice' or 'to give guidance'

Common Phrases and Expressions

give the right advice
to provide proper advice or guidance
magpayo ng tama
to be an advisor
to become a person who gives advice
maging tagapayo

Related Words

advice
The information or recommendation given by an advisor.
payo
consultant
A professional who provides specialized knowledge or services.
konsultant

Slang Meanings

friend who gives advice
He's my life advisor, I always listen to him.
Siya ang tagapayo ko sa buhay, lagi akong nakikinig sa kanya.
mentor or teacher
When it comes to math, he's my advisor, that's why my grades are always high.
Pagdating sa math, siya ang tagapayo ko, kaya laging mataas grades ko.
assistant
I need an advisor for my project, it feels like I'm lacking support.
Kailangan ko ng tagapayo para sa aking proyekto, parang kulang ang alalay ko.