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    Iletrado (en. Uneducated)

    /ileˈtrado/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Not knowledgeable or lacking knowledge in reading and writing.
    He is uneducated who did not study when he was young.
    Siya ay isang iletrado na hindi nakapag-aral noong bata pa siya.
    Regarded as lacking knowledge or education.
    There are many uneducated people in the remote areas of the country.
    Maraming iletrado sa mga liblib na lugar sa bansa.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'iletrado'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    some uneducated people
    people who lack knowledge in reading and writing
    ilang mga iletrado

    Related Words

    writing
    The process of creating written communication.
    pagsusulat
    education
    The process of imparting knowledge.
    edukasyon

    Slang Meanings

    a woman who doesn't know anything
    Just understand her, because she’s ignorant about these things. Like an illiterate.
    Intindihin mo na lang siya, kasi ila ng alam niya sa mga ganito. Parang iletrado.
    not very knowledgeable
    Because he is illiterate in those matters, he can’t answer.
    Siya kasi iletrado sa mga bagay na 'yan, kaya hindi siya makasagot.
    poor person
    Sometimes, he just seems pitiful. Like he’s illiterate in front of people.
    Minsan, parang kawawa lang siya. Parang iletrado sa harap ng mga tao.