Bumalato (en. To recede)
/buˈma.la.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of retreating or withdrawing from a place.
He retreated in the middle of the fight.
Bumalato siya sa gitna ng laban.
The return to a weaker state or position.
The company's progress receded after the crisis.
Bumalato ang pag-unlad ng kumpanya matapos ang krisis.
Withdrawing from a decision or statement.
He receded from his statements made last week.
Bumalato siya sa kanyang mga sinabi noong nakaraang linggo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to retreat in battle
the act of withdrawing from a fight or competition
bumalato sa laban
Related Words
to return
The act of returning to a place or state.
bumalik
battle
A struggle or conflict.
laban
Slang Meanings
to become weak or to fall
Mark failed the exam so he got weak.
Nabigo si Mark sa exam kaya bumalato siya.
to act foolish or lose one's mind
He's become foolish because he's overthinking his problems.
Bumalato na kasi siya sa kakaisip sa problema niya.
to seek pity or play the victim
He acted pathetic to gain everyone's sympathy.
Bumalato siya para makuha ang sympathy ng lahat.