Usage Note
Matrona comes from Spanish 'matrona' and refers to a dignified older woman who oversees a household or institution, or to a senior female nurse. In Filipino culture, matrona conveys respect for an experienced, authoritative woman — often the head of a prominent family.
Examples
" Mabait ang matrona ng ospital. "
Natural Translation
The hospital matron is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the matron of hospital.
" Ang matrona ng ospital ay mahigpit ngunit laging makatarungan. "
Natural Translation
The matron of the hospital is strict but always fair.
Literal Translation
The matron of-the hospital is strict but always fair.
" Bilang matrona ng paaralan, siya ang nagbabantay sa mga estudyante at nag-aasikaso sa kanilang kapakanan araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
As the school matron, she watches over the students and looks after their welfare every day.
Literal Translation
As matron of school, she the watches the students and looks-after their welfare every-day.
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