Brackish to Brawny

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Brackish, a. [brákish] (used to describe saltish water)
Salobre.
Maalat, matapsim.

Brat, n. [brat]
Rapaz, chulo.
Batang hamak.

Bravado, n. [brevádo]
Bravata.
Taong hambog.

Brave, a. [bréiv]
Bravo, valiente.
Buháy ang loob, matapang.

Bravery, n. [bréveri]
Valor, animo.
Lakas ng̃ loob, tapang.

Bravo, n. [brávo]
Asesino asalariado.
Tulisang upahán.

Brawl, n. [brol]
Quimera, alboroto.
Kágalitan, guló.

Brawl, v. [brol]
Alborotar, vocinglear.
Mag-ing̃ay, mangguló, mang-away.

Brawn, n. [bron]
Pulpa.
Kalamnan.

Brawny, a. [bróni]
Carnoso, musculoso.
Malamán.

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