ekstra
ékstra with stress marks
extra
Also means
In film and television, an ekstra is a background actor or extra who appears without speaking lines.
Usage Note
Ekstra is borrowed from Spanish and is widely used both as an adjective meaning 'additional' and as a noun for a film extra or background performer. The entertainment industry meaning is very common in Philippine showbiz culture, where many aspire to become film extras as a first step in acting.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng ekstra na kanin. "
Natural Translation
I want extra rice.
Literal Translation
Want I of extra that rice.
" Kumuha ka ng ekstra na kanin. "
Natural Translation
Get some extra rice.
Literal Translation
Get you of extra that rice.
" Nagtrabaho siya bilang ekstra sa isang pelikula habang naghihintay ng mas malaking papel sa showbiz. "
Natural Translation
He worked as an extra in a film while waiting for a bigger role in showbiz.
Literal Translation
Worked he as extra in one film while waiting of more big role in showbiz.
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