lehitimo
lehítimo with stress marks
legitimate
Usage Note
Lehitimo is borrowed from Spanish 'legítimo' and carries a formal register, often used in legal, religious, or official contexts — for example to describe a legitimate heir or lawful marriage. It contrasts with the slangier 'ledyit.'
Examples
" Lehitimo ang kasal nila. "
Natural Translation
Their marriage is legitimate.
Literal Translation
Legitimate the marriage their.
" Lehitimo ang negosyo niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her business is legitimate.
Literal Translation
Legitimate the business his/her.
" Pinatunayan ng abogado na lehitimo ang tagapagmana ng ari-arian batay sa mga dokumentong isinumite sa korte. "
Natural Translation
The lawyer proved that the heir to the property was legitimate based on the documents submitted to the court.
Literal Translation
Proved by-the lawyer that legitimate the heir of-the property based on the documents submitted to court.
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