From root: bato
Usage Note
Pambato is a term for the strongest player or best candidate representing a group in a competition.
Examples
" Siya ang aming pambato. "
Natural Translation
He is our champion.
Literal Translation
He the our champion.
" Sino ang pambato ng inyong bayan? "
Natural Translation
Who is the champion of your town?
Literal Translation
Who the champion of your town?
" Bagama't bata pa ang pambato namin sa paligsahan, nakuha niya ang puso ng mga hurado dahil sa kanyang husay at tapang. "
Natural Translation
Although our representative in the contest was still young, he won the judges' hearts because of his skill and courage.
Literal Translation
Although young still the champion our in contest, got he the heart of the judges because of his skill and courage.
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