Bumara (en. To block)

boo-ma-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expressed as to block the passage or movement of something.
The people blocked the road to express their feelings.
Bumara ang mga tao sa daan upang ipakita ang kanilang saloobin.
To interfere or become an obstacle.
The volcanic eruption blocked planes at the airport.
Ang pagsabog ng bulkan ay bumara sa mga eroplano sa paliparan.
To stop or not continue in a certain movement.
The flow of traffic was blocked due to an accident.
Bumara ang daloy ng trapiko dahil sa aksidente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to block the road
to stop or obstruct the passage
bumara sa dalan

Related Words

obstacle
An object that blocks or prevents entry or exit.
harang
to restrain
To maintain control or obstruct a movement.
pigil

Slang Meanings

to act tough or show off
He was showing off in front of people just to get their attention.
Ang dami niyang bumarang sa harap ng mga tao para lang makuha ang atensyon nila.
to crash parties or events
Juan and Pedro always crash the neighborhood parties.
Laging bumabara sina Juan at Pedro tuwing may party sa barangay.
to be real or to not hide behind a facade
Just be real already, I’m tired of the drama you're thinking about.
Bumara ka na kasi, nagsasawa na ako sa mga iniisip mong drama.