Torpido (en. Torpedo)

/torˈpi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of hard body or part of a naval vessel that carries weapons.

The torpedo is used to explode ships under water.

Ang torpido ay ginagamit upang sumabog ng mga barko sa ilalim ng tubig.

A device that emits energy or gas used in military weapons.

Torpedoes are one of the most effective weapons in naval warfare.

Ang mga torpido ay isa sa pinakamabisang sandata sa digmaan sa dagat.

from the Spanish 'torpedo'

navigating with torpedoes

the action of a submarine using torpedoes

naglalayag ng torpido

ship

A large sea vessel used for transportation or warfare.

barko

submarine

A type of naval vessel that can float and submerge.

submarine

sneaky or sly move

Wow, Jan is so sneaky! He rushed towards Liza but pretended it was nothing.

Grabe, ang torpido ni Jan! Sinugod niya si Liza pero nagkunyari na wala lang.

lack of confidence, especially in flirting

I was so lacking in confidence that I didn't notice him earlier.

Torpidong-torpid ako kaya di ko siya napansin kanina.

to procrastinate or hesitate in taking action

Stop being hesitant, just take action!

Huwag ka nang torpido, kumilos ka na!