Tanso (en. Tin)
ˈtanso
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A metal material used in manufacturing goods.
Tin is mainly used in the production of wires and tubing.
Ang tanso ay ginagamit na pangunahin sa paggawa ng mga wire at tubing.
An alloy commonly consisting of copper and other elements.
Bronze is a type of tin that includes bronze.
Ang bronze ay isang uri ng tanso na may halong lata.
A strong and rust-resistant, heavy metal that is easy to shape.
Kitchen utensils are often made of copper because of its durability.
Ang mga kagamitan sa kusina ay kadalasang gawa sa tanso dahil sa tibay nito.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
gold and tin
precious metals
ginto at tanso
Related Words
brass
An alloy made from copper and zinc.
brass
copper alloy
A material made by mixing copper and another metal.
tanso na haluang metal
Slang Meanings
change or small amount of money
I don't have any coins for the fare.
Wala akong tanso para sa pamasahe.
voluntary help without expecting anything in return
He's so kind; he gives coins to people on the street.
Sobrang bait niya, nagbibigay siya ng tanso sa mga tao sa kalsada.
wasting or downplaying something
Stop with the overacting; it's just like coins.
Stop na sa labis na pag-arte, parang tanso lang yan.