motosiklista
motosiklísta with stress marks
motorcyclist
Usage Note
Motosiklista is a more formal or journalistic term for a motorcycle rider, often appearing in news reports about road accidents or traffic regulations. In casual speech, Filipinos are more likely to say 'nagmo-motor' to describe someone riding a motorcycle.
Examples
" Motosiklista ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My brother is a motorcyclist.
Literal Translation
Motorcyclist the sibling my.
" Isang mabilis na motosiklista ang naaksidente sa kanto kaninang madaling araw. "
Natural Translation
A fast motorcyclist got into an accident at the corner early this morning.
Literal Translation
One fast that motorcyclist the got-accident at corner earlier early morning.
" Marami nang motosiklistang nasawi sa kahabaan ng kalsadang iyon, kaya nagpatupad ang lungsod ng mas mahigpit na alituntunin sa trapiko. "
Natural Translation
Many motorcyclists have already died along that road, so the city implemented stricter traffic regulations.
Literal Translation
Many already motorcyclist-that died on length of road that, so implemented the city of more strict that rule in traffic.
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