despatsa
despátsa with stress marks
dispatch; dismiss; fire
Usage Note
Despatsa, from Spanish despachar (to dispatch, send off, or dismiss), is used both in the sense of sending something out quickly and in terminating someone's employment. The employment sense — being fired or let go — carries a blunt, informal tone in everyday Filipino speech.
Examples
" Dinespatsa siya ng amo. "
Natural Translation
The boss fired him.
Literal Translation
Dismissed him the boss.
" Kita ang despatsa niya sa bisita. "
Natural Translation
His/Her dismissal of the guest is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the dismiss his/her in guest.
" Matapos mahuling nagnanakaw, agad siyang dinespatsa ng kompanya nang walang anumang babala. "
Natural Translation
After being caught stealing, he was immediately dismissed by the company without any warning.
Literal Translation
After caught stealing, immediately him dismissed by-the company without any warning.
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