alta-sosyedad
alta-sosyedád with stress marks
high society
Usage Note
Alta-sosyedad is a compound of Spanish alta (high) and sosyedad (society), used to describe the wealthy upper class — their parties, fashion, and social circles. Depending on context, it can be used admiringly or with a slightly ironic tone by those outside those circles.
Examples
" Mayaman ang alta-sosyedad. "
Natural Translation
High society is wealthy.
Literal Translation
Wealthy the high-society.
" Ang pagtitipon ay puno ng mga taong belong sa alta-sosyedad. "
Natural Translation
The gathering was full of people who belong to high society.
Literal Translation
The gathering was-full of the people who belong to-the high-society.
" Kahit nakapag-aral siya sa magagarang paaralan ng alta-sosyedad, nanatili siyang mababang-loob sa kanyang mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Even though she studied in the fancy schools of high society, she remained humble toward her friends.
Literal Translation
Even though able-to-study she in-the fancy schools of-the high-society, remained she humble to her friends.
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