Teatro (en. Theater)
tɛˈɑːtroʊ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A building or place where performances, such as plays, movies, and dances are held.
We went to the theater to watch a new play.
Pumunta kami sa teatro upang manood ng bagong dula.
The art of performing plays or shows on stage.
He is interested in theater and studied acting.
Interesado siya sa teatro at nag-aral ng pagtanghal.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'teatro'
Common Phrases and Expressions
theater of life
A way of describing life experiences and events as if they are a play.
teatro ng buhay
Related Words
performance
The process of presenting or acting in a play in the theater.
pagtatanghal
actress
A female performer in plays or movies.
aktres
Slang Meanings
Drama or shows in life
There's really no problem, he's just being dramatic.
Wala naman talagang problema, nag-teatro lang siya.
Social event
That party looks like a show.
Mukhang teatro 'yang party na 'yan.
Big trouble or fight
On the street, it turned into a show like an action movie.
Dun sa kalsada, nag-teatro na parang isang action movie.