mutsatso
mutsátso with stress marks
male domestic worker (pejorative)
Usage Note
Mutsatso is the masculine counterpart to mutsatsa, derived from the Spanish muchacho, and referred to a male household servant or domestic helper. Like mutsatsa, the term is today considered outdated and carries a pejorative charge; the preferred and legally recognized term is kasambahay.
Examples
" Naging mutsatso siya noon. "
Natural Translation
He used to be a domestic worker.
Literal Translation
Became domestic-worker he before.
" Ayaw niyang maging mutsatso sa ibang bansa habang buhay. "
Natural Translation
He does not want to be a domestic worker in another country for life.
Literal Translation
Dislike he to-become male-domestic-worker in other country lifetime.
" Dati siyang mutsatso sa isang mayamang pamilya, ngunit ngayon ay may sarili na siyang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
He used to be a domestic worker for a wealthy family, but now he has his own business.
Literal Translation
Before he domestic-worker at a wealthy family, but now there-is own already he business.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
Na vs -ng in Tagalog: The Linker Rule Made Simple
When do you use na vs -ng in Tagalog? One simple rule, with clear examples, memory tips, and common mistakes explained for English-speaking beginners.
Tagalog Greetings: How to Say Hello, Goodbye & Po/Opo
Master Tagalog greetings with pronunciation: kumusta, magandang umaga, po and opo polite forms, time-of-day phrases, and the mano po tradition.
Tagalog Verb Conjugation: Aspects Made Simple
Tagalog verb conjugation uses aspects, not tenses. Learn the three aspects with -um- and mag- verbs, one reduplication rule, and clear example tables.