kumbensiyonal
kumbensiyonál with stress marks
conventional
Usage Note
Kumbensiyonal is from Spanish convencional and describes what conforms to accepted norms, traditions, or standard practice as opposed to the experimental or innovative. It appears in discussions of medicine, warfare, art, and everyday social expectations — kumbensiyonal na lunas being a frequent collocation in health contexts.
Examples
" Kumbensiyonal ang kanyang paraan. "
Natural Translation
His method is conventional.
Literal Translation
Conventional the his/her method.
" Mas gusto niya ang kumbensiyonal na paraan ng pagtuturo. "
Natural Translation
He/She prefers the conventional method of teaching.
Literal Translation
More prefers he/she the conventional way of-the teaching.
" Bago sumubok ng bagong gamot, sinubukan muna ng doktor ang kumbensiyonal na lunas na matagal nang ginagamit ng karamihan. "
Natural Translation
Before trying a new drug, the doctor first attempted the conventional treatment that most people have long been using.
Literal Translation
Before trying of new medicine, tried first the doctor the conventional treatment that long already being-used by majority.
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