eminente
emínente with stress marks
eminent
Usage Note
Eminente is a formal, literary term borrowed from Spanish, used to describe a person of great distinction or prominence, especially in academic, religious, or professional fields. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is more common in written or ceremonial language.
Examples
" Eminente siyang propesor. "
Natural Translation
He is an eminent professor.
Literal Translation
Eminent he professor.
" Siya ay isang eminente na doktor. "
Natural Translation
He/She is an eminent doctor.
Literal Translation
He/She is one eminent that doctor.
" Bagaman eminente siya sa larangan ng agham, mananatili siyang mapagkumbaba sa harap ng kanyang mga estudyante. "
Natural Translation
Although he is eminent in the field of science, he remains humble before his students.
Literal Translation
Although eminent he in field of science, remain he humble in-front of his students.
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