Tupad (en. Next to)
tu-pad
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or person that is beside another object or person.
Your friend is standing next to the door.
Nakatayo ang iyong kaibigan sa tupad ng pintuan.
The state of being beside or close.
Maria's house being next to Jose's house led to their friendship.
Ang tupad ng bahay ni Maria sa bahay ni Jose ay nagbigay daan sa kanilang pagkakaibigan.
Etymology
Spanish: 'tupad' from the Spanish word 'tupad' meaning 'beside'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
close beside
a location that is near or next to another location.
malapit sa tupad
Related Words
beside
Shows the state of being next to or close to each other.
katabi
Slang Meanings
literal call for events or happenings
There's a get-together tomorrow at their place.
Tupad na bukas ang house party sa kanila.
a group or gang of people
Our crew is always fun!
Ang tupad namin ay laging masaya!
coming together for an activity
Let's help each other, we're in this project together.
Magtutulungan tayo, tupad tayo sa project na yan.
to partner or team up
We need a partner for the next event.
Kailangan natin ng tupad sa susunod na event.