dominante
dominánte with stress marks
dominant
Usage Note
Dominante is a Spanish loanword from dominante describing that which prevails, leads, or exerts the most influence — whether a dominant personality, a dominant language, or a dominant chord in music. In sociological and political discussions in the Philippines it frequently appears in analyses of power structures and cultural hegemony.
Examples
" Dominante ang kulay pula rito. "
Natural Translation
The color red is dominant here.
Literal Translation
Dominant the color red here.
" Ang Tagalog ang dominanteng wika sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
Tagalog is the dominant language in Manila.
Literal Translation
The Tagalog the dominant language in Manila.
" Bagaman maraming wika sa bansa, nananatiling dominante ang Ingles sa mga negosyo at edukasyon. "
Natural Translation
Although there are many languages in the country, English remains dominant in business and education.
Literal Translation
Although many language in-the country, remaining dominant the English in-the businesses and education.
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