naturalista
naturalísta with stress marks
naturalist
Usage Note
Naturalista is borrowed from Spanish naturalista and refers to a person who studies plants, animals, and natural phenomena, or one who espouses the philosophy of naturalism. In the Philippines, the term is associated with colonial-era naturalists who documented the country's rich local flora and fauna.
Examples
" Naturalista ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a naturalist.
Literal Translation
Naturalist the grandfather my.
" Ang sikat na naturalista ay naglakbay sa buong mundo upang mag-aral ng mga hayop. "
Natural Translation
The famous naturalist traveled the world to study animals.
Literal Translation
The famous naturalist is traveled to whole world in-order to-study of plural animal.
" Bilang isang dedikadong naturalista, ginugol niya ang buong buhay sa pag-aaral ng mga halaman at hayop sa kagubatan. "
Natural Translation
As a dedicated naturalist, he spent his entire life studying the plants and animals of the forest.
Literal Translation
As a dedicated naturalist, spent he the whole life in study of plural plant and animal in forest.
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