Usage Note
Datos is a direct borrowing from English data and is common in academic, technical, and journalistic contexts — news reports, research papers, and government communications. In casual speech, Filipinos may use the English word data interchangeably.
Examples
" Wala tayong sapat na datos. "
Natural Translation
We don't have enough data.
Literal Translation
None we enough that data.
" Kailangan ng mas maraming datos bago gumawa ng desisyon. "
Natural Translation
More data is needed before making a decision.
Literal Translation
Needed of more data before making of-decision.
" Bago ilabas ang kanilang ulat, maingat na sinuri ng mga mananaliksik ang lahat ng datos na nakalap nila sa nakaraang taon. "
Natural Translation
Before releasing their report, the researchers carefully analyzed all the data they had gathered over the past year.
Literal Translation
Before to-release the their report, carefully examined the researchers the all of data that gathered they in past year.
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