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torete

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From toro +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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torete m (plural toretes)

  1. bullock
    Synonym: buey

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish torete, diminutive form of toro.

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Noun

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torete (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜓᜇᜒᜆᜒ)

  1. bullock; young bull
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Adjective

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torete (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜓᜇᜒᜆᜒ)

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

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