Toro (en. Bull)

/ˈtɔ.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large animal commonly used in farming or racing.
The bull is important in farms in the Philippines.
Ang toro ay mahalaga sa mga sakahan sa Pilipinas.
The male gender of the cattle that has prominent horns on the head.
There is a powerful bull in my parents' ranch.
May makapangyarihang toro sa ranch ng aking mga magulang.
Symbol of strength and stability.
In mythology, the bull is a symbol of strength and resilience.
Sa mitolohiya, ang toro ay simbolo ng lakas at tatag.

Etymology

Spanish: toro

Common Phrases and Expressions

milk bull
bull that is used for milk production.
toro ng gatas

Related Words

cattle
The general term for animals belonging to the Bovidae family.
baka
race bull
A bull that is trained to participate in races.
toro ng karera

Slang Meanings

A bully or ill-tempered person
That bull-headed guy is always angry!
Ang init ng ulo ng toro na iyon, lagi na lang galit!
Always around, never getting tired
There he is again, that bull, like he never gets tired!
Nandiyan na naman si toro, parang wala nang sawa!
Something that is a sure thing
When he says that, it's a bull, sure to happen.
Pag sinabi niyan, toro 'yan, siguradong mangyayari.