Balido (en. Valid)

/baˈlido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is correct or right.
His answer is valid under the current law.
Ang kanyang sagot ay balido sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang batas.
Indicates legal validity or suitability.
We need to have a valid document to make a transaction.
Kailangan may balido tayong dokumento upang maghimo ng transaksyon.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'balido' meaning 'correct' or 'right'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the reason is valid
Indicates that the reason is true or justified.
balido ang dahilan

Related Words

validity
Refers to the power or validity of something or a document.
bisa
agreement
Confirmation of acceptance or agreement with an idea or argument.
sang-ayon

Slang Meanings

Show-off or pretentious, often used in situations where someone is exaggerating or trying too hard.
Marco is always such a show-off, it's like he knows everything about us.
Si Marco lagi na lang balido, parang alam na niya ang lahat sa atin.
Nonsense or unbelievable, used when someone says something that doesn't make sense.
What he said about seeing an alien is just nonsense.
Yung sinabi niyang nakakita siya ng alien, balido lang yun.