Banto (en. Bent)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A bending or turning of something from its straight position.
The bend of her body indicates an unusual position.
Ang banto ng kanyang katawan ay nagtuturo ng isang kakaibang posisyon.
An angle or curve in something.
There is a bend in this road that causes traffic congestion.
May banto sa kalsadang ito na nagiging sanhi ng pagkakabuhol-buhol ng mga sasakyan.
verb
Indicates the action of bending or tilting something.
You need to bend the metal to fit the design.
Kailangan mong banto ang bakal upang ito ay bumagay sa disenyo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
curve of the road
A place where the road has a bend or angle.
banto ng kalsada
Related Words
bent
A word referring to something that is not straight or is bent.
baluktot
turn
A word referring to an angle or change of direction.
liko
Slang Meanings
Danger or bad situation that is approaching.
This place is too banto, it feels like something bad is going to happen.
Masyadong banto ang lugar na 'to, parang may masamang mangyayari.
Doing things that cause fear or anxiety in others.
I don't want to hang out with him, his vibe is always so banto.
Ayaw ko na siyang kasama, parang laging banto ang vibe niya.
Temptation that becomes a threat to security or peace.
The tambays here are so banto, even late at night.
Ang banto ng mga tambay dito, kahit na gabi na.