Gladyador (en. Gladiator)

gla-dyador

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fighter in the combat held in arenas in ancient Rome.
The gladiator fought for glory and survival in front of the crowds.
Ang gladyador ay nakipaglaban para sa kaluwalhatian at kaligtasan sa mga madla.
A person who displays bravery in combat.
He is considered a gladiator in his field of sports.
Siya ay itinuturing na isang gladyador sa kanyang larangan ng sports.
A historical figure that played an important role in Roman culture.
Many gladiators became famous for their skills in combat.
Maraming mga gladyador ang naging tanyag sa kanilang kahusayan sa pakikid combatt.

Etymology

from Latin 'gladiator', meaning 'swordsman'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gladiator in the arena
A person ready to fight or take on any challenge.
Gladyador sa arena

Related Words

arena
A place where fights and shows are held.
arena
fight
A battle or test of strength and skill.
laban

Slang Meanings

Wrestler
Let's go to the fight, I'm a gladiator in the ring!
Tara na sa laban, gladyador ako sa ring!
Tough or strong person
You're like a gladiator with your skills at work!
Para kang gladyador sa galing mo sa trabaho!
Brawler
I need to be a gladiator in this tussle.
Kailangang maging gladyador ako sa tussle na 'to.