Baryo (en. Village)

ˈba-rjo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small community or area that is often located outside the city.
Our village is filled with fields and old houses.
Ang aming baryo ay puno ng mga bukirin at matatandang bahay.
An administrative unit common in Spanish-speaking countries.
In our village, there is a local market every Saturday.
Sa baryo namin, mayroong isang lokal na pamilihan tuwing Sabado.
A residential area for people with similar culture and traditions.
The village is known for its festivals and traditions.
Ang baryo ay kilala sa kanilang mga kapistahan at tradisyon.

Etymology

Spanish: barrio

Common Phrases and Expressions

village of farmers
village known for planting or cultivating crops
baryo ng mga mang-uulang
houses in the village
houses located in a village
mga bahay sa baryo

Related Words

community
A group of people living in a locality who have common interests or goals.
komunidad
city
A larger residential area than a village with more modern facilities.
lungsod

Slang Meanings

faraway place
Where do you live? Oh, I live in the barrio.
Saan ka nakatira? Ah, sa baryo ako.
community of people
It's fun in our barrio, there are lots of friends.
Masaya sa baryo namin, ang daming kaibigan.
simple living
I prefer life in the barrio over the city.
Mas gusto ko ang buhay sa baryo kesa sa syudad.
place without modern technology
Here in our barrio, there's no signal.
Dito sa baryo namin, walang signal.