Filipino House Part II Flashcards
a viewing space on a tower-like structure built above the main house or at an azotea and surrounded by windows or decorative latticework
mirador (mirador)
a transition space right after the stair, leading to sala (living) or to komedor (dining).
it is from the Spanish verb “caer” (to fall) and it is said to be place where ladies let their trains fall.
kaida (caida, antesala)
a room usually adjacent to the sala (living room) with kama (bed), tokador (dresser), aparador (cabinet), and mesa (table)
kuwarto (cuatro, bedroom)
the central room in a Filipino house often facing the street or plaza and is used as the family’s leisure and social activities room
sala (sala, living room)
an enclosed room or space where things are stored.
bodega (bodega, storeroom)
the space, after the entrance, that serves as transition space between the entrance and the grand stairs to the upper floor that is used as storage for carriages, processional floats and where other implements are kept.
saguan (zaguan, entrance hall)
the flat roof of the alhibe (cistern) usually at the back of the kusina (kitchen) and is used as an elevated outdoor terrace or service area.
asotea (azotea, flat roof)
room intended for washing or bathing.
banyo (baño, bathroom)
a room with latrina (latrine), a receptacle for human waste where ash from the kusina (kitchen) is poured to eliminate odor
kubeta (cubeta, toilet)
the space adjacent to the kusina (kitchen) where meals are served
komedor (comedor, dining)
a service room adjacent to a kusina (kitchen) and komedor (dining) for storing food supplies and other provisions.
dispensa (dispensa, pantry)
an enclosed masonry structure for storing water for household and other uses.
alhibe (aljibe/algibe, cistern)
the space at the ground level that is adjacent to the streets and utilized for commercial purposes such as keeping goods for retail sale.
tindahan (tienda, store)
an extension or annex to a house
aksesorya (accessoria, accessory)
