Batuta (en. Baton)

ba-tu-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A long and slender stick, usually used by conductors in music.

Using his baton, he conducted the orchestra.

Gamit ang kanyang batuta, siya ay nagdireksyon ng orchestra.

The official staff or symbol of authority of a leader or administrator.

The baton of the new mayor replaced the former leader.

Ang batuta ng bagong alkalde ay pinalitan ang dating lider.

Spanish word: 'batuta'

Hold the baton

To take the lead or responsibility in a situation.

Hawakan mo ang batuta

conductor

A person who leads a musical ensemble or orchestra.

konduktor

subject

The theme or content of a discourse, speech, or song.

paksa

leader or spokesperson of a group

Kiko is the leader of our project, he will provide the direction.

Si Kiko ang batuta sa ating proyekto, siya ang magbibigay ng direction.

brother-in-law or friend who becomes the spokesperson

Your bro's here, help me out with the presentation!

Nandiyan na ang batuta mo, tulungan mo naman ako sa presentation!

has authority or power

Of course, he’s in charge here, we should follow his decision.

Siyempre, siya ang batuta dito, dapat nating sundin ang kanyang desisyon.