motorista
motorísta with stress marks
motorist
Usage Note
Motorista is borrowed from Spanish and refers to anyone who drives a motor vehicle — car, truck, or motorcycle. The term is common in traffic reports, news articles, and road safety campaigns.
Examples
" Maingat na motorista si Tatay. "
Natural Translation
Dad is a careful motorist.
Literal Translation
Careful that motorist Dad.
" Nagpaalala ang pulisya sa lahat ng motorista na mag-ingat sa madulas na kalsada. "
Natural Translation
The police reminded all motorists to be careful on the slippery road.
Literal Translation
Reminded the police to all motorist to be-careful on slippery that road.
" Hinikayat ng kampanya ang bawat motorista na isuot ang seatbelt at huwag magmaneho kapag pagod o inaantok. "
Natural Translation
The campaign urged every motorist to wear a seatbelt and not to drive when tired or sleepy.
Literal Translation
Urged of campaign the each motorist to wear the seatbelt and don't drive when tired or sleepy.
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