ministro
minístro with stress marks
minister
Usage Note
Ministro refers to a government minister or a religious pastor, borrowed from Spanish ministro. In Philippine political history it was the cabinet-level title under the Marcos administration, and in Protestant church communities it remains the common title for a preacher or pastor.
Examples
" Nagsalita ang ministro kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The minister spoke yesterday.
Literal Translation
Spoke the minister yesterday.
" Nagsalita ang ministro tungkol sa mga plano ng pamahalaan para sa ekonomiya. "
Natural Translation
The minister spoke about the government's plans for the economy.
Literal Translation
Spoke the minister about to plural plan of government for to economy.
" Ipinangako ng ministro na susuriin ang isyu, ngunit marami pa rin ang nag-aalinlangan sa kanyang mga salita. "
Natural Translation
The minister promised to look into the issue, but many still doubt his words.
Literal Translation
Promised by-the minister that will-be-examined the issue, but many still the doubting in his plural word.
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