taranta
tarantá with stress marks
to confuse or bewilder
Usage Note
Taranta describes being flustered, confused, or panicked — losing one's composure under pressure. It is a lively, colloquial word used when someone is rattled by unexpected events. Nagtaranta is often used humorously to describe overreaction: nagtaranta siya nang marinig ang balita (he panicked when he heard the news).
Examples
" Nagtaranta siya sa takot. "
Natural Translation
He panicked out of fear.
Literal Translation
Panicked he in fear.
" Halata ang taranta niya nang mawala ang kanyang pitaka. "
Natural Translation
His/her bewilderment was obvious when he/she lost his/her wallet.
Literal Translation
Obvious the bewilderment his/her when lost the his/her wallet.
" Nagtaranta ang buong pamilya nang biglang mawala ang ilaw habang may bagyo kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The whole family panicked when the lights suddenly went out during the storm last night.
Literal Translation
Panicked the whole family when suddenly disappeared the light while there-is storm last-night.
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