Tuta (en. Puppy)
/tuˈta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A young dog.
The puppy is playing in the yard.
Ang tuta ay naglalaro sa bakuran.
A weak breed of dog often kept as a pet.
In her usual life, she chose to raise a puppy.
Sa kanyang palasak na buhay, pinili niyang mag-alaga ng tuta.
Term for a newborn dog.
Due to care, the puppy grows quickly.
Dahil sa pag-aalaga, ang tuta ay lumalaki ng mabilis.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'tutu', meaning 'young animal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family puppy
A puppy taken care of by the whole family.
tuta ng pamilya
Related Words
dog
A type of domesticated animal commonly kept as a pet.
aso
firstborn
The largest child or the first born in a breed of dogs.
panganay
Slang Meanings
A loyal follower or friend who seems to have no mind of their own.
He's really his boss's tuta, always following whatever he does.
Siya talaga yung tuta ng boss niya, laging sumusunod kahit anong gawin.
A person who is too focused on another person as if they are just being used.
That tuta only calls me when he needs something.
Yung tuta na yan, lagi na lang ako tinatawag pag may kailangan.
A person who follows trends or the leaders of a group.
She acts like a fashion tuta, whatever the influencers say, she copies.
Parang tuta siya sa fashion, kahit ano sabihin ng mga influencer, gagayahin.