Tarato (en. Tension)

/taˈra.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of physical restraint or exertion of pressure.
The tension in her shoulders worsened due to long hours of working on the computer.
Ang tarato sa kanyang mga balikat ay lumala dahil sa matagal na pagtatrabaho sa computer.
A state of high emotional strain or anxiety.
Due to family problems, she experienced tension in her mind.
Dahil sa mga problema sa pamilya, siya ay nagdanas ng tarato sa kanyang isip.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tarat', meaning a form of stress or pressure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under tension
experiencing a high level of stress or pressure
nasa ilalim ng tarato

Related Words

stress
A condition of mental or emotional strain.
stress

Slang Meanings

First line of news or update
Come on, give me the tarato about what happened!
Sige, ibigay mo na ang tarato tungkol sa nangyari!
Serious take on a conversation
Let's talk about this tarato, no beating around the bush.
Pag-usapan na lang natin ito ng tarato, huwag nang paliguy-ligoy.
Instant answer or information
I need a tarato on this project, ASAP!
Kailangan ko ng tarato sa project na 'to, ASAP!