eksperto
ekspérto with stress marks
expert
Usage Note
Eksperto is borrowed from Spanish experto and is the standard term for a specialist or highly skilled person in a given field. It is commonly heard in news reports when authorities or specialists are consulted, and in everyday conversation as a genuine compliment.
Examples
" Eksperto siya sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
She is an expert at cooking.
Literal Translation
Expert she at cooking.
" Isang eksperto ang tinawag nila para suriin ang sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
They called an expert to assess the situation.
Literal Translation
An expert the called by-them to assess the situation.
" Bago ka maniwala sa mga balitang nababasa mo online, mas mabuting magtanong muna sa isang tunay na eksperto. "
Natural Translation
Before you believe the news you read online, it's better to first ask a real expert.
Literal Translation
Before you believe in the news-that read you online, more better ask first to one true that expert.
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