Alisto (en. Ready)
/aˈlisto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means ready or prepared to respond to needs.
The guards are always alert in their duty.
Laging alisto ang mga guwardiya sa kanilang tungkulin.
Refers to being observant or sensitive to what is happening around.
One must be alert to changes in the situation.
Dapat maging alisto sa mga pagbabago sa sitwasyon.
Means responding quickly to events.
The child's alert reaction saved his sibling.
Ang alisto na reaksyon ng bata ay nakapagligtas sa kanyang kapatid.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'listo' meaning ready or clever.
Common Phrases and Expressions
alert to danger
meaning ready for any danger or threat.
alisto sa panganib
be alert
practice being ready and observant.
maging alisto
Related Words
ready
Means ready to respond or assist.
handa
careful
Caring for details and cautious of risks.
maingat
Slang Meanings
Alert
You should be alert to what's happening around you!
Dapat alisto ka sa mga nangyayari sa paligid mo!
Always ready
Mark is always ready, no matter what happens.
Laging handa-handa si Mark, kahit anong mangyari.
On guard
At night, you need to be on guard on the street.
Kapag gabi, kailangan on guard ka sa daan.