Tuto (en. Tutor)

/tuˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who teaches or provides learning assistance.
The tutor helps students understand the lessons.
Ang tuto ay tumutulong sa mga estudyante na maunawaan ang mga aralin.
A type of teacher who gives personal attention to students.
He is my math tutor since last year.
Siya ang aking tuto sa matematika mula noong nakaraang taon.
verb
The act of teaching or imparting knowledge.
The tutor teaches strategies for better learning.
Nagtuturo ang tuto ng mga estratehiya para sa mas mahusay na pag-aaral.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'tutón', meaning 'teaching' or 'imparting knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a tutor
to become a teacher or instructor in a specific field.
maging isang tuto

Related Words

teaching
The process of imparting knowledge or skills.
pagtuturo
student
A person who studies under a teacher or tutor.
estudyante

Slang Meanings

Dumb or foolish
You seem so dumb for what you did.
Parang tuto ka naman sa ginawa mo.
Someone who agrees without thinking
No matter what is said, he/she will still be a yes-man.
Kahit anong sabihin, tuto pa rin siya.
Someone who pretends to know but doesn't
Why did he cook? He's so clueless!
Bakit siya pa ang nagluto? Ang tuto naman!