toro
/ˈtoɾo/
The Filipino word for bull is toro.
toro is used to refer to an uncastrated adult male bovine.
Meaning: uncastrated adult male bovine (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtoɾo/
Did you know?
- The root of toro can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word *táwros, linking the Filipino word to ancient languages across Europe.
- Unlike in Spain, where the toro is central to traditional bullfighting, there is no indigenous tradition of bullfighting in the Philippines.
- While toro refers to the animal, the Filipino word kalabaw is far more common in rural life, as it refers to the water buffalo used for farming.
Examples in context
- Gusto ni Tom sumakay ng toro.Tom wanted to ride a bull.This sentence shows the use of toro in the context of riding an animal.Tatoeba #11501391 by qwertzu, translation #6531549 by CK
- Mag-ingat ka. Mabangis na toro ito.Be careful. It's a fierce bull.This sentence illustrates how to use toro when describing a fierce animal.Tatoeba #11501393 by qwertzu, translation #2261537 by _undertoad
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are visiting a farm.
- ChristinaJuan, tingnan mo ang malaking toro!Juan, look at the big bull!
- JuanOo, mukhang galit ang toro na iyan.Yes, that bull looks angry.
- ChristinaDapat ba tayong lumayo rito?Should we move away from here?
- JuanOo, mas mabuting mag-ingat tayo.Yes, it is better that we be careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bull” translations and entries toro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries toro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
