kerida
kerída with stress marks
mistress
Usage Note
Kerida comes from Spanish 'querida' (dear/beloved) but in Filipino usage it specifically means a man's mistress or kept woman — a secondary partner outside of marriage. The concept of having a kerida is widely recognized (and disapproved of) in Filipino culture and frequently appears in teleserye drama plots.
Examples
" Kerida raw siya ng mayaman. "
Natural Translation
They say she is a rich man's mistress.
Literal Translation
Mistress reportedly she of-the rich.
" Iwasan ang maging kerida ng mayaman. "
Natural Translation
Avoid becoming a rich man's mistress.
Literal Translation
Avoid the become mistress of-the rich.
" Nasira ang pamilya nang malaman ng asawa na may matagal nang kerida ang kaniyang mister. "
Natural Translation
The family fell apart when the wife learned that her husband had long had a mistress.
Literal Translation
Destroyed the family when learned by-the wife that has long already mistress the her husband.
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