Filipino · Numbers & Time
pito
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven; also means whistle.
Example
May pitong araw sa isang linggo.
There are seven days in a week.
Etymology
'Pito' comes from the Proto-Austronesian *pitu, which also means 'seven.' The term has been retained in Tagalog and is a common numeral in many Austronesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pito' is appropriate in both informal and formal settings; it is widely used in education and everyday conversation across the country.