Balintatao (en. Guardian spirit)

/balin-ta-táo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A being or spirit considered as a guardian of a person or community.

Indigenous people believe that each balintatao has its own abilities and powers.

Naniniwala ang mga katutubo na ang bawat balintatao ay may kanya-kanyang kakayahan at kapangyarihan.

A symbol of protection and guidance for people.

The balintatao serves as a symbol of protection and guidance in their lives.

Ang balintatao ay nagsisilbing simbolo ng proteksyon at gabay sa kanilang mga buhay.

Sometimes described as a soul that watches over past ancestors.

Many people pay respects to the balintatao of their ancestors.

Maraming tao ang nagbibigay galang sa balintatao ng kanilang mga ninuno.

Derived from a combination of native Tagalog words reflecting various interpretations.

family guardian spirit

The spirit or guardian of the family.

balintatao ng pamilya

tune of the guardian spirit

The sounds or symbolism shown by the guardian spirit.

himig ng balintatao

anito

A native belief referring to the spirits of ancestors.

anito

spirit

A being that is not seen but has a presence that strengthens or protects.

spiritu

An overwhelming joy or a companion that brings delight.

Wow, I'm so happy! I feel like a balintatao in my excitement!

Grabe, ang saya saya ko! Parang balintatao ako sa tuwa!

A person who is extremely happy or always smiling.

He's really the balintatao of the group, he's always so happy!

Siya talaga ang balintatao ng barkada, lagi lang siyang masaya!

Sometimes used for people at a high level of happiness.

If he wins the lottery, I'm sure he'll be a balintatao!

Pag nanalo siya sa loto, sigurado akong magiging balintatao siya!