Magreseta (en. To rehearse)

mahg-reh-seh-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of repeating or practicing a particular task or activity.
They need to rehearse before their performance.
Kailangan nilang magreseta bago ang kanilang pagtatanghal.
An activity usually performed by artists or groups to improve their performance.
The students rehearsed their poems for the competition.
Ang mga estudyante ay nagreseta ng kanilang mga tula para sa kompetisyon.
Joined training sessions that can be conducted daily.
The band rehearsed new songs under the heat of the sun.
Ang banda ay nagreseta ng mga bagong kanta sa ilalim ng init ng araw.

Etymology

A Tagalog term meaning training of a group or community to perform well and beautifully.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rehearse a song
practice a song for a performance
magreseta ng kanta
rehearse a dance
practice a dance for a performance
magreseta ng sayaw

Related Words

rehearsal
A process of training or preparation for a performance.
ensayo
performance
A presentation of a work or prestigious activity.
pagtatanghal

Slang Meanings

To resign or leave a job.
I might resign because I can't handle my boss anymore.
Baka magreseta na ako kasi di ko na kaya ang boss ko.
To stop doing something or an activity.
He doesn’t want to do it anymore, he’ll just quit.
Ayaw na kasi niya, magreseta na lang siya.