Karetela (en. Cart)

ka-re-te-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vehicle pulled by a horse used for transporting people or goods.
The carts are used during the town festivals.
Ang mga karetela ay ginagamit sa mga piyesta sa bayan.
A small cart that can symbolize tradition in some areas.
A cart symbolizes our culture.
Isang karetela ang simbolo ng ating kultura.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'carretela'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

banana cart
A cart full of bananas being sent to the market.
karetela ng saging

Related Words

wagon
A larger vehicle pulled by a horse or other animals.
karwahe

Slang Meanings

Socially elite or wealthy
She acts like a karetela, always bringing expensive things.
Parang karetela lang siya, laging may dalang mga mamahaling gamit.
Easily fooled or influenced
Don't listen to him, he's like a karetela, you can easily trick him.
Huwag kang makinig sa kanya, para siyang karetela, madali lang utohin yun.