Bareta (en. Machete)

/baˈrɛta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sharp tool used for cutting plants or branches.
He used a machete to cut the branches in the garden.
Gumamit siya ng bareta upang magputol ng mga sanga sa hardin.
Commonly used in agricultural work.
The machete is important for farmers in their tasks.
Mahalaga ang bareta sa mga magsasaka sa kanilang mga gawain.
A type of weapon with a long blade.
The machete was used in battles in the past.
Ginagamit ang bareta sa mga laban noon.

Etymology

Spanish: bareta

Common Phrases and Expressions

machete of life
Refers to the struggles in life or challenges faced.
bareta ng buhay

Related Words

deforestation
An act of cutting down trees or plants in the forest.
panggugubat

Slang Meanings

Straight or direct path.
Where are you going? I'm fine, I'm just taking the straight path to my house.
Saan ka pupunta? Ayos lang ako, magbareta lang ako papunta sa bahay ko.
Speaking directly or without beating around the bush.
I want it straight, so just tell me the truth.
Gusto ko ng bareta, kaya't sabihin mo na ang totoo.
No nonsense, serious.
Let's just chill, but we should be serious in our conversation.
Chill lang tayo, pero dapat bareta tayo sa usapan.