Tirante (en. Suspender)
/tiˈrante/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing that connects pants to the body.
I need to buy a new suspender for my pants.
Kailangan kong bumili ng bagong tirante para sa aking pantalon.
A support or attachment used to keep something in place.
He used a suspender to arrange his pictures on the wall.
Gumamit siya ng tirante upang ayusin ang kanyang mga larawan sa dingding.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relationship is tense
indicating tension or misunderstanding between two people.
tirante ang relasyon
Related Words
clothing
Refers to any type of garment or soft wear.
kasuotan
Slang Meanings
In slang, 'tirante' refers to the arm, often used in conversations among the youth.
His arm looks so good, I'm such a fan of him!
Sobrang ganda ng tirante ng braso niya, idol na idol ko siya!
It is also used for things that are elevated or to describe someone who stands out.
His vibe at the events is just wow!
Ang tirante niya sa mga gimik, parang wow!
In the context of being cool or awesome.
Your style is really cool, dude!
Tirante talaga yung style mo, pare!