migrante
migránte with stress marks
migrant worker
Usage Note
Migrante refers to a person who moves from one place to another, especially an overseas Filipino worker (OFW). The Philippines has one of the largest migrant worker populations in the world, and the term carries significant social and economic weight in Filipino culture and national discourse.
Examples
" Migrante ang aking kapatid. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is a migrant worker.
Literal Translation
Migrant-worker the my sibling.
" Ang buhay ng isang migrante sa ibang bansa ay hindi madali. "
Natural Translation
The life of a migrant worker in another country is not easy.
Literal Translation
The life of one migrant-worker in other country is not easy.
" Maraming migrante ang nagtitiis ng pangungulila sa pamilya upang masuportahan ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Many migrant workers endure the loneliness of being away from family in order to support their loved ones.
Literal Translation
Many migrant-worker the endure of loneliness from family in-order support the their plural loved in life.
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