Meaning of táo

Man, person; to be a man, be born. Ang mga táo. Men. The people. The human race. Mankind. Natáo siá sa--. He was born in--. May mga táo nga--. There are people, who--. Si Hesús nagpakatáo sa úlay nga tiyán ni María Santisimá. Jesus became man in the virgin womb of Mary most Holy. (see táwo, but táo is the better and more common spelling).

To look after or guard the house, remain on the premises, watch over-, be in charge of-, a house in the absence of its owner. Sín-o ang nagatáo sa baláy sang útud mo, kay walâ siá dirí? Who is in charge of your brother's house, as he is not here? Taóhi ánay ang baláy ko, kay makádto akó sa Manílà. Please look after my house, as I am going to Manila. Pataóhi ánay ang ákon baláy, kay may kadtoán akó. Please get someone to look after my house, for I must go away.