From root: tango
Usage Note
Pagtangô is a non-verbal gesture used in the Philippines to signify agreement, understanding, or a simple 'yes'.
Examples
" Sapat na ang isang pagtango. "
Natural Translation
A single nod is enough.
Literal Translation
Enough already the one nod.
" Sumagot siya sa pamamagitan ng pagtango. "
Natural Translation
He/She answered by means of nodding.
Literal Translation
Answered he/she in means of act-of-nodding.
" Sa halip na sumagot nang malakas, isang tahimik na pagtango lamang ang ibinigay niya bilang tanda ng pagsang-ayon. "
Natural Translation
Instead of answering loudly, he gave just a quiet nod as a sign of agreement.
Literal Translation
In place of to-answer loudly, one quiet that nod only the given his as sign of agreement.
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