tibo
tíbo with stress marks
lesbian
Usage Note
Tibo is a colloquial Filipino term for a lesbian woman whose tone varies greatly by context — it can be neutral or affectionate among LGBTQ+ communities but may be considered derogatory when used dismissively. Sensitivity to the speaker's intent and relationship to the community is important.
Examples
" Ang aking kapatid ay tibo. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is a lesbian.
Literal Translation
The my sibling is lesbian.
" Ang aking kaibigan ay isang tibo. "
Natural Translation
My friend is a lesbian.
Literal Translation
The my friend is a lesbian.
" Bukas niyang sinabi sa pamilya na siya ay tibo, at masaya siyang tinanggap ng kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
She openly told her family that she is a lesbian, and her parents happily accepted her.
Literal Translation
Openly her told to family that she is lesbian, and happy her accepted by her parents.
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