estilo
estílo with stress marks
style; fashion
Usage Note
Estilo is the Spanish-loan word for 'style' and is used broadly across fashion, art, music, sports, and personal mannerisms. It frequently appears with the possessive form ('istilo ni…') when describing someone's distinctive way of doing something.
Examples
" Maganda ang estilo ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The house's style is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the style of house.
" Iba ang estilo niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her style is different.
Literal Translation
Different the style his/her.
" Kahit luma na ang damit, ang estilo niya sa pananamit ay palaging hinahangaan ng marami. "
Natural Translation
Even though the clothes are old, her sense of style in dressing is always admired by many.
Literal Translation
Even old already the clothes, the style her in dressing is always admired by many.
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