"Atado" is a word in HILIGAYNON
atado
HILIGAYNON
Definition:
atádo - (Sp. atado) Tied, bound; a bundle
or heap; a certain measure, particularly
used in selling small fish. Nakabakál akó
sing duhá ka atádo nga bilóng-bilóng,
balingón, etc. I have bought two measures
of bilóng-bilóng, balingón etc. N.B. Fish
are often arranged for sale in little heaps to
atakádo – atitirís
suit the dealer and his customers. The size
of the heap may range from a handful to a
hatful, and the price of each heap may vary
from two centavos to half a peso, according
to the quantity and quality of the fish. (cf.
dulún; túmpok).
Few words of positivity
If you run after two hares you will catch neither.
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