negosyante
businessman or businesswoman
From root: negosyo
Usage Note
Negosyante refers to an entrepreneur or anyone engaged in trade and commerce. It is a common term used for both small-scale vendors and large-scale corporate owners.
Examples
" Negosyante ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My dad is a businessman.
Literal Translation
Businessman the father my.
" Ang negosyante ay matagumpay sa kanyang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The businessman is successful with his store.
Literal Translation
The businessman is successful in his store.
" Bilang isang matagumpay na negosyante, marunong siyang magtiwala sa tao at humawak ng pera nang tama. "
Natural Translation
As a successful businesswoman, she knows how to trust people and handle money properly.
Literal Translation
As a successful businessperson, knows she to-trust at people and to-hold of money in correct.
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