Kalesero (en. Streetwise person)

kah-leh-seh-roh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with extensive knowledge or experience about what is happening around, often used in a context of being clever and cautious.

Juan is a well-known streetwise person in the town; he knows all the gossip.

Si Juan ay kilalang kalesero sa bayan; alam niya ang lahat ng tsismis.

A person who becomes observant and quick-acting in public situations.

You need to be streetwise in this situation to avoid problems.

Kailangan mong maging kalesero sa ganitong sitwasyon upang makaiwas sa problema.

A person who operates or moves around among people on the street.

As a streetwise person, he is used to interacting with different types of people.

Bilang isang kalesero, sanay na siyang makisalamuha sa iba't ibang uri ng tao.

Spanish word: 'callejero' (people from the street)

streetwise on the street

A person with natural skills in interacting with people.

kalesero sa kalye

don't be streetwise

A warning not to be overly observant or too cunning.

huwag kang maging kalesero

carriage

A form of transportation commonly used in the Philippines that is pulled by a horse.

kalesa

Any guy with a swaggering attitude, usually known for being affectionate towards women.

Jake, even though he's not that charming, is a ladies' man.

Si Jake, kahit na hindi siya ganun ka-charming, kalesero siya sa mga chicks.

A loud guy who is flirty.

Don't trust him, he's such a ladies' man, always cracking jokes to get what he wants.

Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, sobrang kalesero, lagi siyang nagpapatawa para makuha ang gusto niya.

A person who enjoys flirting strategies.

He's like a ladies' man, always chasing after new girls.

Parang kalesero siya, lagi na lang may bagong chicks na nililigawan.