Deretso (en. Straight)

de-re-tsó

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes something that is straight without bends.
The road is straight and easy.
Ang daan ay deretso at madali.
adverb
A way of describing direction or path.
He showed the straight and correct path.
Ipinakita niya ang deretso at tamang daan.
Refers to an action that does not deviate or change direction.
We should walk straight to the school.
Dapat tayong maglakad ng deretso patungo sa paaralan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just straight
Indicates to continue in the same direction without change.
deretso lang

Related Words

straight
A synonym of deretso that describes something without bends.
tuwid
length
Expresses distance from one point to another.
haba

Slang Meanings

straightforward
Our trip is direct, no detours.
Deretso lang ang biyahe namin, walang liko-liko.
without hindrance
The calls are straightforward, no interruptions at work.
Deretso na ang tawag, walang sagabal sa trabaho.
just go straight
Just go straight outside, don't get left behind.
Deretso na sa labas, huwag na magpahuli.