beterana
beterána with stress marks
female veteran
Usage Note
Beterana, from Spanish veterana, refers to a woman with long, distinguished experience — in the military, the arts, or sports. The term carries genuine respect and is standard in news media and formal ceremonies honoring long-serving individuals. Beterano is the masculine counterpart.
Examples
" Beterana siya sa sayaw. "
Natural Translation
She is a veteran in dance.
Literal Translation
Veteran she in dance.
" Pinarangalan ang mga beterano ng digmaan sa isang espesyal na seremonya. "
Natural Translation
War veterans were honored at a special ceremony.
Literal Translation
Honored the veterans of-the war at a special ceremony.
" Bilang isang beterana sa larangan ng pagtuturo, marami siyang naipapayo sa mga batang gurong nagsisimula pa lamang sa kanilang karera. "
Natural Translation
As a veteran in the field of teaching, she has much advice to give to young teachers who are only just beginning their careers.
Literal Translation
As a veteran in field of teaching, many she can-advise to the young teachers beginning still only in their career.
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