EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
/a-RES-to/
FIL: Ang pagdakip at pagpigil sa isang tao sa pamamagitan ng legal na kapangyarihan o utos ng hukuman.
EN: arrest
When the pulis finally catches up to you for downloading pirated movies. It's the "Huli ka, balbon!" moment but with handcuffs. Also, what your mom threatens you with when you stay out too late: "Umuwi ka na kundi ipapa-aresto kita!"
From Spanish 'arresto'.
Often used in the context of law enforcement and crime. The verb form is 'arestuhin'.
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🇵🇭 May utos ng aresto laban sa suspek.
🇺🇸 There is an arrest warrant for the suspect.
🇵🇭 Ang paglabag sa curfew ay maaaring magresulta sa aresto.
🇺🇸 Violating the curfew can result in an arrest.