Desesperado (en. Desperate)
/dese.spɛˈrado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
In a state of extreme worry or anxiety.
He became desperate after losing his job.
Siya ay naging desesperado matapos mawalan ng trabaho.
Without hope or possibility of achieving what is desired.
People are desperate to find a solution to their problem.
Desesperado ang mga tao na makahanap ng solusyon sa kanilang problema.
Making unwise decisions due to extreme need.
Due to his desperate situation, he decided to borrow money.
Dahil sa kanyang desesperado na sitwasyon, nagdesisyon siyang mangutang.
Etymology
Spanish word
Common Phrases and Expressions
desperate in love
An extreme need or desire for love.
desesperado sa pag-ibig
Related Words
desperation
The state of being desperate.
desesperasyon
hope
The condition of having hope or a positive outlook.
pagasa
Slang Meanings
hoping for the problem to go away
Oh no, I’m so desperate about our situation, why is the project still not finished!
Naku, sobrang desperado na ako sa sitwasyon namin, bakit di pa tapos ang proyekto!
showing excessive emotion or doubt
He’s really desperate to get her to say yes, I thought he had no other options left.
Desperado na talaga siya sa pag-oo sa kanya, naisip ko tuloy na wala na siyang iba pang option.
losing all hope
Desperate in life, it seems like he doesn't want to live anymore.
Desperado na sa buhay, parang ayaw na niyang mabuhay pa.