dalos
dalós with stress marks
rash; reckless haste
Usage Note
Dalos describes the quality of acting too quickly without thinking — impulsiveness leading to mistakes. It is used as a warning or gentle rebuke, especially from elders to youth: 'huwag kang mabitin at madalos' (don't be hasty and reckless). The trait is culturally frowned upon as it conflicts with the value of careful deliberation.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging dalos. "
Natural Translation
Don't be reckless.
Literal Translation
Don't you be reckless.
" Dahil sa dalos niya, nasira ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Because of his/her recklessness, the project was ruined.
Literal Translation
Because-of the recklessness his/her, ruined the project.
" Dahil sa dalos ng binata, pumirma siya sa kontrata nang hindi muna binabasa ang mga maliliit na detalye. "
Natural Translation
Because of the young man's recklessness, he signed the contract without first reading the small details.
Literal Translation
Because-of the recklessness of-the young-man, signed he in contract while not first reading the small details.
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