This word is from the Spanish word bañera (meaning: bath tub).
banyera
bathtub, washtub
bathtub, washtub
The word banyera has come to have an extended meaning in Tagalog. Other containers that are not necessarily used for bathing or washing laundry can also be referred to as banyera. For instance, in the title of Filipino television show Prinsesa ng Banyera, the banyera refers to a fish bucket.
Prinsesa ng Banyera
Fishbucket Princess
Fishbucket Princess
banyerang paliguan
tub for bathing
isdang banyera ang benta
fish sold by the bucket
banye-banyerang isda
loads of fish
It usually refers to a container that is relatively flat and wide.
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
Lagayan ng isda at iba pang pagkaing dagat na higit na malaki at mataas kaysa palangganang gámit sa paglalaba.
