bahista
bahísta with stress marks
bass player
Usage Note
Bahista is derived from the Spanish 'bajista' and refers to a bass guitarist or bass player in a musical ensemble. It is the standard Filipino term used in band and music contexts. The word reflects the deep influence of Spanish on Philippine musical vocabulary.
Examples
" Magaling ang bahista namin. "
Natural Translation
Our bass player is good.
Literal Translation
Skilled the bass-player our.
" Sino ang bahista sa banda? "
Natural Translation
Who is the bass player in the band?
Literal Translation
Who the bass-player in band?
" Bago ang konsiyerto, maingat na inihanda ng bahista ang kanyang baho at sinubukan ang bawat kuwerdas. "
Natural Translation
Before the concert, the bass player carefully prepared his bass and tested every string.
Literal Translation
Before the concert, carefully prepared by-the bass-player the his bass and tested the each string.
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