isputing
ispúting with stress marks
someone who dresses well
Usage Note
Isputing is a colloquial Filipino term describing someone who is well-dressed, stylish, or fashion-conscious, likely derived from the English 'sporting' in the sense of wearing something striking. It carries a slightly admiring or teasing tone and is common in casual conversation.
Examples
" Isputing si Mia ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Mia is well-dressed today.
Literal Translation
Well-dressed Mia today.
" Laging isputing si Mia kahit pumunta lang sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Mia is always well-dressed even just going to the market.
Literal Translation
Always well-dressed Mia even go just to-the market.
" Kahit pumupunta lang sa palengke, palaging isputing ang lola ko kaya laging pinupuri ng mga kapitbahay ang kaniyang pananamit. "
Natural Translation
Even when she only goes to the market, my grandmother is always well-dressed, so the neighbors always praise her outfit.
Literal Translation
Even-though goes only to-the market, always well-dressed the grandmother my so always praised by-the neighbors the her clothing.
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