mayordomo
mayordómo with stress marks
male manager; butler; male head of household staff
Usage Note
Mayordomo is from Spanish mayordomo and denotes a male household manager, butler, or head of staff in a wealthy home, as well as the organizer of a fiesta or religious celebration. Like its feminine counterpart mayordoma, the role commands social prestige in provincial Philippine communities where fiestas remain central to community life.
Examples
" Masipag ang aming mayordomo. "
Natural Translation
Our butler is hardworking.
Literal Translation
Hardworking the our butler.
" Ang mayordomo ay nag-aayos ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The butler is tidying the house.
Literal Translation
The butler is tidying the house.
" Ang mayordomo ang siyang namamahala sa lahat ng katulong tuwing may handaan sa malaking bahay. "
Natural Translation
The butler is the one who manages all the helpers whenever there is a feast at the big house.
Literal Translation
The butler the one-LINK manages over all NG helper whenever has feast at big-LINK house.
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