butones
butonés with stress marks
button
Usage Note
Butones is borrowed from the Spanish 'botones' and refers to a clothing button. It is the standard term across all registers, used in sewing, garment repair, and everyday conversation. Its Spanish origin reflects the colonial influence on Filipino clothing vocabulary.
Examples
" Natanggal ang butones. "
Natural Translation
The button came off.
Literal Translation
Came-off the button.
" Nahulog ang butones ng aking polo. "
Natural Translation
The button of my polo shirt fell off.
Literal Translation
Fell the button of-the my polo.
" Tatahiin ko muna ang butones na nalaglag bago ko isuot ang kamiseta sa interbyu. "
Natural Translation
I'll sew on the button that fell off first before I wear the shirt to the interview.
Literal Translation
Will-sew I first the button that fell-off before I wear the shirt to-the interview.
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