kongresista
kongresísta with stress marks
congressman/woman
Usage Note
Kongresista is a Spanish-English blend referring to an elected member of the Philippine House of Representatives. Voters often address their district representative as their kongresista, and the gender-neutral form covers both male and female legislators.
Examples
" Bago ang aming kongresista. "
Natural Translation
Our congressman is new.
Literal Translation
New the our congressman.
" Ang aming kongresista ay naglunsad ng bagong programa para sa kabataan. "
Natural Translation
Our congresswoman launched a new program for the youth.
Literal Translation
The our congressman/woman launched of-a new program for the youth.
" Nangako ang kongresista na tutulungan niya ang mga magsasaka, ngunit marami pa ring naghihintay na matupad iyon. "
Natural Translation
The congressman promised to help the farmers, but many are still waiting for that to be fulfilled.
Literal Translation
Promised the congressman that will-help he the farmers, but many still waiting that be-fulfilled that.
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