idealista
idealísta with stress marks
idealist
Usage Note
Idealista, borrowed from Spanish idealista, refers to a person who holds and pursues high ideals, often at odds with practical reality. In Filipino usage it carries both positive connotations (principled, visionary) and gently critical ones (naive, impractical). The term is common in discussions of youth activism, social change, and politics.
Examples
" Idealista ang batang manunulat. "
Natural Translation
The young writer is an idealist.
Literal Translation
Idealist the young writer.
" Ang guro ay isang idealista. "
Natural Translation
The teacher is an idealist.
Literal Translation
The teacher is a idealist.
" Bilang isang idealista, lagi siyang naniniwalang mababago ang mundo kung magtutulungan ang lahat ng tao. "
Natural Translation
As an idealist, he always believes the world can be changed if everyone works together.
Literal Translation
As an idealist, always he believing can-be-changed the world if will-help-each-other all the people.
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