mayorya
mayórya with stress marks
majority
Usage Note
Mayorya comes from Spanish 'mayoría' and is used in political, legislative, and everyday contexts to describe the larger portion of a group or vote. It is commonly heard in news broadcasts and government proceedings in the Philippines.
Examples
" Panalo ang mayorya. "
Natural Translation
The majority won.
Literal Translation
Won the majority.
" Napasa ang panukalang batas sa pamamagitan ng mayorya ng boto. "
Natural Translation
The proposed law was passed through the majority of votes.
Literal Translation
Passed the proposed-law through-the means of-the majority of-the vote.
" Bagaman tutol ang ilang miyembro, sumang-ayon ang mayorya ng konseho sa bagong patakaran na ipinanukala kahapon. "
Natural Translation
Although some members objected, the majority of the council agreed to the new policy that was proposed yesterday.
Literal Translation
Although opposed the some member, agreed the majority of-the council to-the new policy that proposed yesterday.
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