Usage Note
Terorismo is borrowed from Spanish terrorismo and is used in news, political, and legal contexts to describe acts of violence aimed at instilling fear. The Philippines has dealt with terrorism-related issues particularly in certain regions of Mindanao, giving the word significant real-world weight in public discourse.
Examples
" Masama ang terorismo. "
Natural Translation
Terrorism is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the terrorism.
" Ang terorismo ay isang malaking problema sa mundo. "
Natural Translation
Terrorism is a big problem in the world.
Literal Translation
The terrorism is one big problem in world.
" Nagkakaisa ang mga bansa upang labanan ang terorismo na patuloy na nagdudulot ng takot at pananakot sa mga mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
Nations are uniting to fight terrorism, which continues to cause fear and intimidation among citizens.
Literal Translation
Uniting the nations so-that fight the terrorism that continuing to cause of fear and intimidation to the citizens.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Tagalog Slang Guide: 20 Words You'll Hear on TikTok
Tagalog slang explained: lodi, petmalu, werpa, astig, chika and more. Decode Filipino TikTok comments, group chats, and pop culture with this practical guide.
Tagalog Pronouns Explained: Complete Chart with Examples
Every Tagalog pronoun explained with clear charts: ang/ng/sa forms, tayo vs kami, ikaw vs ka, politeness markers, and the mistakes beginners make.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
Tagalog Verb Focus System Explained (It's Not Active vs. Passive)
The Tagalog verb focus system isn't active vs. passive. Learn actor focus, object focus, and more with clear examples that finally make it click.