kontador
kontadór with stress marks
electric meter
Usage Note
Kontador is a Spanish loanword from contador that in the Philippines specifically refers to the electric meter mounted outside homes and businesses. Utility readings and billing disputes often involve the kontador, making it a common household word.
Examples
" Sira ang kontador namin. "
Natural Translation
Our electric meter is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the meter our.
" Sinuri ng meralco ang kontador namin dahil mataas ang bayad sa kuryente. "
Natural Translation
Meralco checked our electric meter because the electricity bill was high.
Literal Translation
Checked-by Meralco the meter our because high the bill for electricity.
" Dumating ang tauhan ng kompanya upang basahin ang kontador bago dumating ang singil para sa kuryente ngayong buwan. "
Natural Translation
The company staff arrived to read the electric meter before this month's electricity charge comes.
Literal Translation
Arrived the staff of company to read the meter before arrive the charge for electricity this month.
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