monopolyo
monopólyo with stress marks
monopoly
Usage Note
Monopolyo is borrowed from Spanish monopolio and refers to exclusive control of a market or resource by a single entity. The term appears frequently in economics discussions, journalism, and political discourse in the Philippines, particularly regarding large family-controlled business conglomerates.
Examples
" May monopolyo sila sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
They have a monopoly on water.
Literal Translation
Have monopoly they on water.
" Iniiwasan ng gobyerno ang pagkakaroon ng monopolyo sa mga pangunahing bilihin. "
Natural Translation
The government avoids having a monopoly on basic commodities.
Literal Translation
Avoiding of government the having of monopoly in plural basic commodities.
" Kapag iisang kumpanya lang ang may monopolyo sa kuryente, walang ibang pagpipilian ang mga konsyumer kahit mahal ang singil. "
Natural Translation
When only one company holds a monopoly on electricity, consumers have no other choice even if the charges are high.
Literal Translation
When one company only the have monopoly on electricity, none other choice the plural consumer even expensive the charge.
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