Usage Note
Dilihente is borrowed from Spanish diligente and describes a person who works hard, carefully, and persistently. In Filipino educational and family settings it is a high-value compliment, often used alongside masipag to reinforce the same quality of dedicated, consistent effort.
Examples
" Dilihente siyang manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
He is a diligent worker.
Literal Translation
Diligent he-that worker.
" Siya ay isang dilihente na mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a diligent student.
Literal Translation
He/She is one diligent that student.
" Dahil sa kanyang dilihente at masinop na pamamaraan sa trabaho, hindi nagtagal at siya ay na-promote bilang superbisor. "
Natural Translation
Because of his diligent and meticulous approach to work, it was not long before he was promoted to supervisor.
Literal Translation
Because of his diligent and meticulous that approach in work, not lasted-long and he was promoted as supervisor.
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