Bruto (en. Gross)

/ˈbruːtoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Mixed measurement without any deductions.
Gross is often used in economic discussions.
Ang bruto ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga talakayan ng ekonomiya.
adjective
Not yet cleaned or refined.
The company's gross income does not yet include expenses.
Ang bruto na kita ng kumpanya ay hindi pa kasama ang mga gastos.
Without deductions or debts.
The country's gross product continues to rise.
Ang bruto na produkto ng bansa ay patuloy na tumataas.

Etymology

French: brut

Common Phrases and Expressions

gross income
Total income before deductions.
bruto na kita
gross national product
Total value of goods and services in a country.
bruto pambansa

Related Words

net
The amount shown after deductions.
neto

Slang Meanings

ugly or unpleasant
Wow, your haircut looks so bruto today!
Grabe, ang bruto ng gupit mo ngayon!
to lose respect or value
What he did was so bruto, he has no shame!
Ang bruto naman ng ginawa niyang iyon, walang hiya!
bad behavior or attitude
You're being bruto again, that's why they don't like you.
Sumasagot ka na naman ng bruto, kaya ayaw nila sa'yo.
stubborn or hardheaded
You're so bruto, you don't want to listen to my advice.
Ang bruto mo talaga, ayaw mo makinig sa payo ko.