Tustos (en. Guardian)

toos-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing tasked with caring for or overseeing.
The guardians are responsible for the safety of the children at school.
Ang mga tustos ay responsable sa kaligtasan ng mga bata sa paaralan.
Caretaker of a property or place.
The guardians of the park secure the animals every night.
Ang mga tustos ng parke ay nagkukulong sa mga hayop tuwing gabi.
Assistance to those with disabilities or in need.
His guardian helps him with daily tasks.
Ang kanyang tustos ay tumutulong sa kanya sa araw-araw na gawain.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

become a guardian
to become a caretaker or overseer
maging tustos

Related Words

provide support
Verb meaning to give help or support to a person or thing.
tustusan

Slang Meanings

Prevent or stop doing something bad.
We need to cut down on our vices if we want a better future.
Dapat nating mga kaibigan ang itustos ang mga bisyo natin kung gusto natin ng magandang kinabukasan.
Stop or don't continue.
Let's not continue that conversation, let's just drop it.
Huwag na tayong magpatuloy sa ganyang usapan, itustos na lang natin.
Hold back or stop before it gets worse.
If you're no longer happy in the relationship, just end it to avoid further complications.
Kung di ka na masaya sa relasyon, itustos mo na lang para hindi na lalong sumama.