From root: laro
Usage Note
Kalarô identifies a companion or person someone plays with. It is used in casual conversation to describe friends from childhood or current gaming partners.
Examples
" Kalaro ko siya noon. "
Natural Translation
He used to be my playmate.
Literal Translation
Playmate my he before.
" Nasaan ang iyong kalarô? "
Natural Translation
Where is your playmate?
Literal Translation
Where the your playmate?
" Ang dating kalaro ko sa kalye ay naging matalik kong kaibigan hanggang ngayong nasa hustong gulang na kami. "
Natural Translation
My former playmate on the street became my close friend, right up to now that we are both adults.
Literal Translation
The former playmate my in street the became close my friend until now that at proper age already we.
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