Bakalkabayo (en. Horsepower)

ba-kal-ka-ba-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit of power measurement used in machines.

The new car has 150 horsepower.

Ang bagong kotse ay may 150 na bakalkabayo.

Has enough horsepower

Indicates that a machine or vehicle has the necessary capability for its purpose.

Mayroong sapat na bakalkabayo

machine

A device that uses energy to perform work.

makina

vehicle

A type of transportation that can move on land, water, or air.

sasakyan

To sell information or gossip for personal gain.

Of course, he loves to bakalkabayo in the offices, always has new gossip!

Siyempre, mahilig yan mag-bakalkabayo sa mga opisina, laging may bagong tsika!

To be clever and resourceful in conversations.

When you're with him, you always need to bakalkabayo to keep up with the conversation.

Kapag kasama mo siya, lagi kang kailangan maging bakalkabayo para makasabay sa usapan.