Literato (en. Literary)

li-te-ra-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with extensive knowledge of literature.

Literati play an important role in shaping the culture of a nation.

Ang mga literato ay may mahalagang papel sa pagbuo ng kultura ng isang bansa.

A writer or poet who has works in the field of literature.

Jose Rizal is a famous literato because of his novels.

Kilalang literato si Jose Rizal dahil sa kanyang mga nobela.

A group of people studying and interested in engaging with literary works.

Literati hold discussions about new books.

Ang mga literato ay nagsasagawa ng talakayan tungkol sa mga bagong aklat.

from the Latin word 'literatus' meaning 'learned' or 'educated'.

world of literati

the community of literature enthusiasts

mundo ng mga literato

local literati

prominent writers or literary experts in a locality

mga literato ng bayan

literature

The art of writing referring to artistic works in prose and poetry.

panitikan

critic

A person who provides analysis and opinion on literary works.

kritiko

living book

Even though Mang Juan is old, he still seems like a literato, full of stories and knowledge; he's truly a living book.

Si Mang Juan, kahit matanda na, parang literato pa rin, puno ng kwento at kaalaman, talagang buhay na libro siya.

bookworm

My friend is such a literato; he can read tons of books in one sitting, like a bookworm!

Yung kaibigan ko, literato talaga, makakabasa siya ng mga libro sa isang upuan lang, parang pandalang tao!

literary badass

He’s the literato who's a literary badass here; everyone admires his talent!

Siya yung literato na siga ng panitikan dito sa atin, lahat ng tao humahanga sa kanyang talento!