Maglaro (en. To play)

/maɡ.la.ˈɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An activity that strengthens relationships and provides enjoyment.
Play with your friends to be happier.
Maglaro ka sa mga kaibigan upang mas maging masaya.
Participation in a game or activity for fun.
I love to play video games.
Mahilig akong maglaro ng mga video games.
An action or behavior done during play.
Let's play basketball in the afternoon.
Maglaro tayo ng basketball sa hapon.

Etymology

From the word 'laro' which means 'play' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play!
An invitation to play or engage in some fun activity.
Maglaro tayo!

Related Words

game
An activity that connects people through enjoyment.
laro
player
A person who participates in a game.
manlalaro

Slang Meanings

to be active or have fun playing a game
Come join us, we're going to play Mobile Legends later!
Sama ka na sa amin, maglalaro kami ng Mobile Legends mamaya!
to be playful or humorous
Wow, my friends are so much fun, we’re just playing around with jokes!
Grabe, ang saya ng mga barkada ko, naglalaro lang kami ng katatawanan!
to joke around or pretend to be serious
Don't play with me, I'm serious about this conversation!
Huwag kang maglaro sa akin, seryoso akong nag-uusap dito!