modernista
modernísta with stress marks
modernist
Usage Note
Modernista is borrowed from Spanish modernista and refers to someone who embraces or advocates modernism in art, literature, or architecture. In contemporary usage it can also describe someone with a modern or progressive outlook, covering both formal aesthetic movements and everyday attitudes.
Examples
" Modernista ang batang pintor. "
Natural Translation
The young painter is a modernist.
Literal Translation
Modernist the young painter.
" Isa siyang kilalang modernista sa larangan ng sining at panitikan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a well-known modernist in the field of art and literature.
Literal Translation
One he/she known modernist in field of art and literature.
" Bilang isang modernista, mas pinipili niyang lumihis sa mga lumang tuntunin at maghanap ng bagong paraan ng pagpapahayag. "
Natural Translation
As a modernist, he prefers to break away from the old rules and search for new ways of expression.
Literal Translation
As one modernist, more chooses he to-deviate from plural old rule and to-search of new way of expression.
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