Balita (en. News)

ba-li-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Information that is passed to another person either in writing or orally, usually related to current events.
I received good news about my friend.
Nakatanggap ako ng mabuting balita tungkol sa aking kaibigan.
Statement or report about events or things that have happened or are happening.
The news on television is often full of information.
Ang mga balita sa telebisyon ay madalas na puno ng impormasyon.
Any announcement or information that is broadcast or published in media.
He likes to read the news in the newspaper every morning.
Mahilig siyang magbasa ng balita sa dyaryo tuwing umaga.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'bali' meaning 'report' or 'news' in Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The latest news
The most recent information or report about a situation.
Ang pinakabago'ng balita
News statement
An official report or announcement containing information.
Pahayag ng balita

Related Words

statement
A form of communication that contains information or opinions.
pahayag
report
Report on income or earnings from a service or product.
sahod

Slang Meanings

gossip
Do you know the latest gossip about Marco?
Alam mo ba yung bagong chika kay Marco?
info
Give me the info about that event.
Ibigay mo sa akin yung info tungkol sa event na yan.
update
Is there any update about the news on TV?
May update na ba tungkol sa balita sa TV?
scoop
Did you get the scoop about the scandal?
Nakuha mo na ba yung scoop tungkol sa scandal?