deliberasyon
deliberasyón with stress marks
deliberations
Usage Note
Deliberasyon comes from Spanish deliberación and refers to the formal process of careful discussion and consideration before making a decision. It is used in legislative, judicial, and organizational contexts — especially when describing congressional hearings or board meetings.
Examples
" Matagal ang deliberasyon ng mga huwes. "
Natural Translation
The judges' deliberations were long.
Literal Translation
Long the deliberations of-the judges.
" Matagal ang deliberasyon ng Senado bago ipasa ang batas. "
Natural Translation
The Senate's deliberations were lengthy before the law was passed.
Literal Translation
Long the deliberations of-the Senate before passed the law.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang deliberasyon ng lupon, pinili nila ang nominado na may pinakamalaking ambag sa komunidad. "
Natural Translation
After the board's lengthy deliberations, they chose the nominee with the greatest contribution to the community.
Literal Translation
After of long deliberations of-the board, chose they the nominee that with biggest contribution to community.
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