depekto
depékto with stress marks
defect
Usage Note
Depekto, from Spanish defecto, refers to a flaw, imperfection, or shortcoming in a person, object, or system. It is used in consumer contexts, medical contexts, and interpersonal criticism alike; the phrase walang depekto is a common compliment meaning flawless.
Examples
" May depekto ang bagong telepono. "
Natural Translation
The new phone has a defect.
Literal Translation
Has defect the new phone.
" May depekto ang lumang makina kaya hindi na ito gumagana. "
Natural Translation
The old machine has a defect so it no longer works.
Literal Translation
Has defect the old machine so no-longer it works.
" Ibinalik ko ang bili dahil may depekto na hindi naman nila inamin sa simula. "
Natural Translation
I returned the purchase because it had a defect that they didn't even admit to at first.
Literal Translation
Returned I the purchase because has defect that not even they admitted at start.
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