Matadero (en. Slaughterhouse)

ma-ta-de-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where animals are killed for meat.
The slaughterhouse is strictly monitored by authorities to ensure cleanliness.
Ang matadero ay mahigpit na sinusuri ng mga awtoridad upang matiyak ang kalinisan.
An establishment that processes meat from animals.
Many employees work at the slaughterhouse to ensure proper meat processing.
Maraming empleyado ang nagtatrabaho sa matadero upang matiyak ang tamang pagproseso ng karne.

Etymology

Spanish, derived from the word 'matar' which means 'to kill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slaughterhouse for animals
A place where animals are killed for their meat.
matadero ng mga hayop

Related Words

meat
The flesh of animals used as food.
karne
animal
Any type of living being that is not human.
hayop

Slang Meanings

bloody
Their fight was like a slaughterhouse, really bloody.
Ang laban nila ay parang matadero, talagang madugo.
ugly situation
That party became a slaughterhouse, there were so many fights.
Naging matadero ang party na 'yon, ang daming away.
tough or painful
That exam is a slaughterhouse! So tough!
Yung exam na 'yan, matadero! Ang hirap!