From root: arte
Usage Note
Pag-aarte refers to the act of behaving in an artificial or dramatic way. It is also the term used for the profession of acting in movies or television.
Examples
" Tama na ang pag-aarte mo. "
Natural Translation
That's enough of your drama.
Literal Translation
Enough already the acting your.
" Tama na ang pag-aarte mo. "
Natural Translation
Enough of your pretense.
Literal Translation
Enough already the acting/pretense your.
" Hindi maipinta ng direktor ang gusto niyang eksena dahil sobra-sobra ang pag-aarte ng bagong aktres. "
Natural Translation
The director couldn't capture the scene he wanted because the new actress's acting was way too over the top.
Literal Translation
Not paint by director the want his scene because excessive the acting of new actress.
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