deskripsiyon
deskripsiyón with stress marks
description
Usage Note
Deskripsiyon, from Spanish descripción, is used in formal writing, police reports, and educational settings when a detailed account or portrayal of something is required. In everyday speech the simpler native term paglalarawan may be preferred, making deskripsiyon slightly more formal in register.
Examples
" Ano ang deskripsiyon nito? "
Natural Translation
What is its description?
Literal Translation
What the description of-this?
" Ibigay ang deskripsiyon ng suspek sa pulis. "
Natural Translation
Give the description of the suspect to the police.
Literal Translation
Give the description of-the suspect to-the police.
" Bago bumili online, mabuting basahin muna ang buong deskripsiyon ng produkto upang maiwasan ang anumang pagkadismaya pagdating nito. "
Natural Translation
Before buying online, it is good to first read the full product description so as to avoid any disappointment when it arrives.
Literal Translation
Before to-buy online, good to-read first the whole description of product so-that to-avoid the any disappointment upon-arrival of-it.
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