Alerto (en. Alert)

a-lert-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Alert; having awareness or knowledge of what is happening around.
The soldiers are always alert to possible dangers.
Laging alerto ang mga sundalo sa mga posibleng panganib.
Ready or prepared to respond to a situation.
We should be alert to changes in the weather.
Dapat tayong maging alerto sa mga pagbabago ng panahon.
Helpful in avoiding danger or problems.
Being alert is important in preventing accidents.
Ang pagiging alerto ay mahalaga sa pag-iwas sa aksidente.

Etymology

Describes being aware and ready for events.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be alert
to be ready for any event
maging alerto
stay alert
to maintain attention and awareness of the surroundings
panatilihing alerto

Related Words

guard
A person or thing that monitors or keeps watch in a situation.
bantay
fast
Able to respond or act quickly.
mabilis

Slang Meanings

Always ready or fully awake
You should be alert to the news so you won't be left behind.
Dapat alerto ka sa mga balita para hindi ka ma-iwan.
Quick to act or keep up
We need to be alert to keep up with what's happening.
Kailangan nating maging alerto para sumabay sa mga nangyayari.
Already knowledgeable or aware for a long time
He's alert, often the one with information.
Siya, alerto 'yan, madalas yan ang may impormasyon.