Baroto (en. Small boat)

/baˈro.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small boat commonly used for fishing or sailing on rivers and lakes.
We boarded the small boat to fish in the lake.
Sumakay kami sa baroto upang mangisda sa lawa.
A boat that has no engine, often used for traditional activities.
It is easier to maneuver the small boat than a large engine boat.
Mas madaling kontrolin ang baroto kaysa sa malaking bangka na may makina.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salitang 'baroto' ay nagmula sa salitang katagalugan para sa isang maliit na bangka.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Board the small boat
Go on a small boat.
Sumakay sa baroto

Related Words

boatman
A person who navigates or drives a boat, especially small boats.
bangkero

Slang Meanings

cheap or low-quality stuff
They have a lot of cheap gadgets at that stall.
Diyan sa pwesto, marami silang baroto na mga gadgets.
group of friends or buddies
We all hung out together yesterday.
Sama-sama kaming nag-baroto kahapon.
simple and affordable way of life
I want a cheap lifestyle, it's not hard!
Gusto ko ng baroto na lifestyle, hindi mahirap!