elegante
elegánte with stress marks
elegant
Usage Note
Elegante is borrowed from Spanish and widely used to describe refined, stylish, or graceful appearance. It is commonly offered as a compliment in Filipino social settings, especially when commenting on someone's formal attire or well-decorated surroundings.
Examples
" Elegante ang damit mo. "
Natural Translation
Your outfit is elegant.
Literal Translation
Elegant the clothes your.
" Ang iyong baro ay elegante. "
Natural Translation
Your dress is elegant.
Literal Translation
The your dress is elegant.
" Kahit simple lang ang dekorasyon sa kasalan, naging elegante pa rin ang buong handaan dahil sa maayos na pagkakaayos ng mga bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
Even though the wedding decorations were simple, the whole reception still turned out elegant because of the tasteful flower arrangement.
Literal Translation
Even simple only the decoration at wedding, became elegant still the whole feast because of orderly arrangement of the flowers.
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