komentarista
komentarísta with stress marks
commentator
Usage Note
Komentarista is a Spanish loanword (from comentarista) referring to a person who provides expert commentary, particularly in sports broadcasts or political analysis programs. Filipino television and radio have vibrant commentary cultures, and komentarista figures are prominent public voices.
Examples
" Magaling ang komentarista. "
Natural Translation
The commentator is good.
Literal Translation
Skilled the commentator.
" Mahusay na komentarista ang lola niya sa mga laro ng basketball. "
Natural Translation
His/Her grandfather is a skilled commentator for basketball games.
Literal Translation
Skilled commentator the grandfather his/her in-the games of basketball.
" Mas naging masaya ang panonood ng laro dahil sa komentaristang nagpapaliwanag ng bawat galaw ng mga manlalaro. "
Natural Translation
Watching the game became more enjoyable because of the commentator who explained every move of the players.
Literal Translation
More became enjoyable the watching of-the game because of-the commentator that explains every move of-the players.
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