Barera (en. Blockade)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of military strategy that prevents goods and people from entering or leaving a place.
The blockade of ships caused a supply shortage in the city.
Ang barera ng mga barko ay nagdulot ng kakulangan ng supply sa lungsod.
A barrier put up to prevent the passage of vehicles or people.
They placed a blockade on the road to prevent motorists from passing.
Naglagay sila ng barera sa kalsada upang hindi makadaan ang mga motorista.
Common Phrases and Expressions
roadblock
obstruction on the road
barera sa kalsada
Related Words
blocking
The process of obstructing a passage or route.
blocking
Slang Meanings
A really skilled or cool person
Mark is such a barera, he always wins the fights!
Sobrang barera si Mark, lagi siyang panalo sa laban!
A unique or unusual style
His outfit is so barera, you'll definitely get noticed!
Ang barera ng kanyang damit, siguradong papansin ka!
A person with limited abilities
Oh come on, that person is really barera, they can't dance.
Ay naku, barera talaga 'yang tao na 'yan, hindi marunong sumayaw.