demonstrador
demonstradór with stress marks
demonstrator
Usage Note
Demonstrador, from Spanish demostrador, refers to a person who demonstrates something — either a product demonstrator in a commercial context or a political protester. The protest sense is common in Philippine news given the country's active culture of public demonstration.
Examples
" Maraming demonstrador sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
There are many demonstrators in the street.
Literal Translation
Many demonstrators in street.
" Nagtipon ang mga demonstrador sa harap ng palasyo. "
Natural Translation
The demonstrators gathered in front of the palace.
Literal Translation
Gathered the demonstrators in front of-the palace.
" Bagaman pinaghiwalay sila ng mga pulis, nagbalik pa rin ang mga demonstrador upang ipaglaban ang kanilang mga karapatan sa harap ng gusali. "
Natural Translation
Although the police dispersed them, the demonstrators still returned to fight for their rights in front of the building.
Literal Translation
Although dispersed them the police, returned still the demonstrators in-order-to fight-for the their rights in front of-the building.
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