sando
sándo with stress marks
sleeveless shirt; tank top
Usage Note
Sando is the common Filipino term for a sleeveless undershirt or tank top, often made of thin white fabric. It is standard everyday wear for men at home and in casual settings, especially in the tropical heat. The classic white sando is an enduring cultural symbol of the Filipino working-class male.
Examples
" Suot niya ang puting sando. "
Natural Translation
He's wearing a white tank top.
Literal Translation
Worn he the white tank-top.
" Sinuot niya ang bagong sando. "
Natural Translation
He/She wore the new tank top.
Literal Translation
Wore he/she the new tank-top.
" Tuwing tag-init, nakasando lang si Tatay habang nagpapahinga sa labas ng bahay pagkatapos ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, Dad just wears a tank top while resting outside the house after work.
Literal Translation
Every summer, in-tank-top only Dad while resting at outside of house after of work.
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