pantera
The English word 'panther' is translated into Tagalog as pantera.
The term refers to a big cat of the genus Panthera.
Meaning: big cat of genus Panthera (noun)
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the term pantera is rarely used in daily life since no species of the genus 'Panthera' are indigenous to the islands.
- The word pantera is a loanword from Spanish, reflecting the long period of colonial influence where Spanish provided the vocabulary for many European and African animals.
- While pantera is the direct translation, a Filipino speaker might more commonly use the English word 'panther' in casual conversation due to the heavy influence of English in the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Mabilis tumakbo ang pantera.The panther runs fast.
- Malakas ang pantera.The panther is strong.
Example conversation
Christina and Mark are looking at a book about wild animals.
- ChristinaTingnan mo itong pantera, Mark.Look at this panther, Mark.
- MarkAng itim ng kulay nito!Its color is so black!
- ChristinaNakakatakot ang pantera na iyan.That panther is scary.
- MarkOo, pero napakaganda rin niya.Yes, but it is also very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panther” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
