torete

Spanish

Etymology

From toro +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /toˈɾete/ [t̪oˈɾe.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: to‧re‧te

Noun

torete m (plural toretes)

  1. bullock
    Synonym: buey

Further reading

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish torete, diminutive form of toro.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /toˈɾete/ [t̪oˈɾɛː.t̪ɛ]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: to‧re‧te

Noun

torete (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜓᜇᜒᜆᜒ)

  1. bullock; young bull

Adjective

torete (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜓᜇᜒᜆᜒ)

  1. (figurative) confused
    Synonyms: tuliro, lito
  2. (slang, by extension) head over heels; madly in love

Further reading

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