Filipino · Daily Life
kuwarto
Room; bedroom
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room, especially a bedroom, from the Spanish cuarto.
Example
May malaking kama sa kuwarto.
There is a big bed in the bedroom.
Etymology
The word 'kuwarto' is derived from the Spanish 'cuarto', which means 'room'. It reflects the Spanish influence on Tagalog vocabulary due to colonial history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuwarto' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken Tagalog. It is widely understood throughout the Philippines, with no significant regional variations.