Pirata (en. Pirate)

/piˈrata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who unlawfully enters a ship to steal or commit violence.
Pirates are known for their raids at sea.
Ang mga pirata ay kilala sa kanilang mga paglusob sa dagat.
A person who takes things from ships or boats.
The pirate boarded the merchant ship to seize the goods.
Ang pirata ay nagpasakay ng mga kalakal mula sa merchant ship.
A person who exhibits characteristics of theft on the seas.
In ancient times, pirates were feared by all sailors.
Sa sinaunang panahon, ang pirata ay kinatatakutan ng lahat ng mga manlalayag.

Etymology

from Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

sea pirate
a pirate operating in the oceans
pirata ng dagat
information pirate
a person who claims or copies content without permission
pirata ng impormasyon

Related Words

battle
A conflict or opposition, often associated with pirates.
labanan
ship
A type of vessel used by pirates.
barko

Slang Meanings

Just asking but not serious
He said, 'Can you avoid dating? You're just messing around!'
Sabi niya, 'Puwede bang umiwas ka sa dating? Pirata ka!'
Someone who loves drama
You don't want to go home? Maybe you're just scheming to create drama!
Ayaw mo na bahay? Baka pirata ka lang sa drama!
To be playful or not serious
Just play around, don't be too tricky in the relationship.
Basta laro lang, huwag masyadong maging pirata sa relationship.
To bounce back or recover
Sometimes I lose, but I'm still resilient, I'll bounce back next time!
Minsan talo, pero pirata pa din, babawi ako next time!