klaro
kláro with stress marks
clear
Usage Note
Klaro is one of the most common adjectives in everyday Tagalog, borrowed from Spanish 'claro.' It can describe physical clarity (a clear sky, clear water) or conceptual clarity (a clear explanation, a clear decision). The exclamation 'Klaro!' functions like 'Obviously!' or 'Of course!' in conversational speech.
Examples
" Klaro ang langit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is clear today.
Literal Translation
Clear the sky now.
" Klaro ba ang aking sinabi? "
Natural Translation
Was what I said clear?
Literal Translation
Clear then the my said?
" Kailangang maging klaro ang mga panuntunan bago tayo magsimula, para walang malito sa gitna ng laro. "
Natural Translation
The rules need to be clear before we start, so that no one gets confused in the middle of the game.
Literal Translation
Needs to-be clear the plural rules before we start, so none confused at middle of-the game.
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