Pangarera (en. Racing)

/pɐŋɐˈɾɛɾɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sport that involves races or contests of vehicles, horses, or people.
Racing is one of the favorite pastimes of people in our town.
Ang pangarera ay isa sa mga paboritong libangan ng mga tao sa aming bayan.
The activity of competing or contesting in speed.
Youth often compete in car racing on the roads.
Madalas na nag-aagawan ang mga kabataan sa pangarera ng mga kotse sa kalsada.
An event where participants compete to become champions.
The horse racing attracts crowds of people every Christmas.
Ang pangarera ng mga kabayo ay dinudumog ng mga tao tuwing Pasko.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'pang' and 'arera' meaning to race.

Common Phrases and Expressions

joining a race
The process of participating in a race.
pagsali sa pangarera

Related Words

bettor
A person who wages on races.
mambabasa
run
The act of running, which is a part of racing.
takbo

Slang Meanings

a flirtation or casual relationship that lacks seriousness
The girl is such a tease with other guys, she doesn't even know she already has a boyfriend.
Sobrang pangarera ng babae sa ibang tao, hindi pa niya alam na may boyfriend na siya.
flirting without any real intentions
That's why she keeps being flirty, she doesn't want to commit.
Kaya pala patuloy lang siya sa pangarera, ayaw niyang magcommit.
bored with love, constantly seeking attention or validation
Every day she's flirting, I'm getting fed up with her.
Araw-araw siya nang pangarera, nababadtrip na ako sa kanya.