tubero
tubéro with stress marks
plumber
Also means
Tubero can also mean pipe or profit if referred to as its root word tubo.
Usage Note
Tubero refers to a plumber responsible for installing or repairing water pipes and drainage systems. It is the standard term used when hiring a professional to fix household plumbing issues in the Philippines.
Examples
" Dumating na ang tubero. "
Natural Translation
The plumber has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the plumber.
" May tumutulong gripo kaya kailangan ng tubero. "
Natural Translation
There is a dripping faucet so we need a plumber.
Literal Translation
There is dripping faucet so need of plumber.
" Magaling ang tuberong tinawag namin kaya mabilis niyang naayos ang baradong kanal. "
Natural Translation
The plumber we called was skilled, so he quickly fixed the clogged drain.
Literal Translation
Skilled the plumber that called we so quickly he fixed the clogged drain.
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