Negrito
Negríto with stress marks
Aeta group (pejorative); dark-skinned people
Usage Note
Negrito is a term of Spanish origin historically used by colonizers and later scholars to refer to indigenous groups in the Philippines with short stature and dark skin, including the Aeta, Agta, and Batak peoples. The term is now considered offensive or outdated by many indigenous communities and scholars; preferred usage is to name the specific group, such as Aeta.
Examples
" Matagal nang naninirahan dito ang mga Negrito. "
Natural Translation
The Negritos have lived here for a long time.
Literal Translation
Long already living here the plural Negrito.
" Ang mga Negrito ay isa sa mga pinakaunang nanirahan sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The Negritos are one of the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
The plural Negrito is one of plural earliest lived in Philippines.
" Itinuturing nang lipas at mapanghamak ng marami ang salitang Negrito, kaya mas mainam tukuyin ang tiyak na grupo gaya ng Aeta o Agta. "
Natural Translation
The word Negrito is considered outdated and disparaging by many, so it is better to name the specific group such as the Aeta or Agta.
Literal Translation
Considered already outdated and disparaging of many the word Negrito, so more better to-name the specific that group like of Aeta or Agta.
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