konkreto
konkréto with stress marks
concrete
Usage Note
Konkreto is a Spanish loanword (from concreto) used both literally — describing the building material alongside semento — and figuratively to mean specific or tangible as opposed to abstract. In academic and professional discussions it is a high-frequency modifier when speakers want to ground a point in evidence.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng konkretong sagot. "
Natural Translation
I want a concrete answer.
Literal Translation
Want I of concrete-[linker] answer.
" Isang konkreto na sagot ang gusto ko. "
Natural Translation
A concrete answer is what I want.
Literal Translation
A concrete that answer the want I.
" Sa halip na magbigay ng malabong pangako, mas mabuting magpresenta ng konkretong patunay na umuunlad talaga ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Instead of giving vague promises, it is better to present concrete proof that the project is really progressing.
Literal Translation
In place of to-give of vague promise, more good to-present of concrete proof that progressing really the project.
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