Kaibigan - "Friend"

Kamusta po - "How are you"

Kuya - "Older brother" also a term of endearment for a very close friend

Lola - "Grandmother"

Lolo - "Grandfather"

Ma'am - "Respectful title given to school teacher"

Mahal - "Love"

Manok - "Chicken"

Misa De Gallo

- (Mass of the Rooster) This Portuguese/Spanish name derives from the fact that the Mass celebrated on Christmas eve is so long that people don't get home until the roosters are crowing.

Nanay - "Mother"

Noche Buena - Midnight feast on Christmas Eve.

Tatay - "Father"

Tao Po - "Are you there?"

Tita - "Aunty"

Tito - "Uncle"