kumbidádo
invited person
From root: kumbida
Usage Note
Kumbidádo is derived from kumbida with the Spanish participial suffix -ado and refers to a guest who has been formally invited, as opposed to someone who drops by uninvited. In fiesta culture the distinction between kumbidado and dumating na lang carries social implications around hospitality and face.
Examples
" Kumbidado ako sa kasal. "
Natural Translation
I am invited to the wedding.
Literal Translation
Invited I to-the wedding.
" Lahat ng kumbidado ay dumating sa tamang oras. "
Natural Translation
All the invited guests arrived on time.
Literal Translation
All the invited-guests arrived at-the right time.
" Sa kulturang Pilipino, iba ang trato sa isang kumbidado kaysa sa taong basta na lang dumating nang hindi inaanyayahan. "
Natural Translation
In Filipino culture, an invited guest is treated differently from someone who simply shows up without being invited.
Literal Translation
In culture Filipino, different the treatment to one invited-guest than to person just only arrived without being-invited.
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