Alerta (en. Alert)
/aˈlɛrta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being ready and vigilant for possible dangers or changes.
They needed to remain alert while traveling in the dark forest.
Kinailangan nilang manatiling alerta habang naglalakbay sa madilim na kagubatan.
A warning or message that reports a threat or anomaly.
The government sent an alert about the worsening storm along the coast.
Nagpadala ng alerta ang pamahalaan tungkol sa lumalalang bagyo sa baybayin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
alert to danger
becoming prepared for possible dangers
alerta sa panganib
Related Words
danger
A situation that poses a risk or harm.
panganib
threat
A thing or situation that brings fear or danger.
banta
Slang Meanings
Dangerous or cautious in the situation.
At times like this, we need to be alert to our surroundings.
Sa mga ganitong oras, kailangan tayong alerta sa paligid natin.
Energetic or full of energy.
He’s really alert today, like something unusual is happening!
Masyado siyang alerta ngayon, parang may nangyayaring kakaiba!