asintada
asintáda with stress marks
woman with good aim
From root: asinta
Usage Note
Asintada describes a woman with good aim, derived from the root asinta. The term can refer literally to a skilled markswoman or figuratively to someone whose efforts or predictions consistently hit the mark. Asintado is the masculine counterpart.
Examples
" Asintada ang ate ko. "
Natural Translation
My older sister has good aim.
Literal Translation
Good-aim the older-sister my.
" Asintado ang kuya ko. "
Natural Translation
My older brother has a good aim.
Literal Translation
Good-aim the older-brother my.
" Kahit sa unang subok pa lang, napatunayan ng asintadang babae na siya ang pinakamagaling tumira sa buong paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
Even on just the first try, the sharpshooting woman proved that she was the best shot in the entire competition.
Literal Translation
Even in first try only, proved by-the good-aim woman that she the best shoot in whole competition.
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