Tawro

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Tauro, from Latin taurus (bull). Doublet of toro.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˈtawɾo/ [ˈt̪aʊ̯.ɾo]
  • Rhymes: -awɾo
  • Syllabification: Taw‧ro

Proper noun

Tawro (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜏ᜔ᜇᜓ)

  1. (astronomy) Taurus (constellation)
    Synonym: Damulag
  2. (astrology) Taurus (zodiac sign)
    Synonym: Damulag

See also

Zodiac signs in Tagalog · signo ng sodyako (layout · text)

Aryes, Tupa

Tawro, Damulag

Heminis, Kambal

Kanser, Alimango

Leo, Halimaw

Birgo, Dalaga

Libra, Timbangan

Eskorpiyo, Alakdan

Sahitaryo, Mamamana

Kaprikorniyo, Kambing

Akwaryo, Manunubig

Pisis, Isda

Further reading

  • Tauro”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • Cuadrado Muñiz, Adolfo (1972) Hispanismos en el tagalo: diccionario de vocablos de origen español vigentes en esta lengua filipina, Madrid: Oficina de Educación Iberoamericana, page 552