Magbasio (en. To read aloud)

/maɡˈbasi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of reading a text aloud.
Read poems aloud in front of the class.
Magbasio ka ng mga tula sa harap ng klase.
the act of translating words into sound.
You need to read aloud clearly for them to understand.
Kailangan mong magbasio nang maliwanag upang maintindihan nila.
the act of emphasizing words while reading.
Read aloud well so everyone can hear.
Magbasio ng mahusay para marinig ng lahat.

Etymology

ancient Tagalog, derived from the word 'basa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

read the news aloud
to read the news aloud for others
magbasio ng balita

Related Words

read
the process of understanding and translating written words.
basa

Slang Meanings

to pretend or to act
Come on, act in front of the classroom for your report.
Sige na, magbasio ka na sa harap ng klasrum para sa report mo.
to fake or invent a story
Don't pretend, people won't believe that.
Huwag ka nang magbasio, hindi na paniniwalaan ng mga tao yan.
to act cute or show off
When you have a crush, you often act cute in front of them.
Kapag may crush ka, madalas kang magbasio sa harap niya.