obispo
obíspo with stress marks
bishop; high-ranking Christian clergy
Usage Note
Obispo is borrowed from Spanish and refers to a bishop in the Catholic Church, a role of great historical and social importance in the Philippines. Bishops are often public figures who comment on political and social issues, making this term frequently encountered in news media.
Examples
" Mabait ang aming obispo. "
Natural Translation
Our bishop is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the our bishop.
" Nagsalita ang obispo sa harap ng maraming tao. "
Natural Translation
The bishop spoke in front of many people.
Literal Translation
Spoke the bishop in front of many people.
" Tuwing may malaking isyu sa lipunan, madalas magsalita ang obispo upang ipaalala sa mga mananampalataya ang tamang pagpapahalaga. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is a big social issue, the bishop often speaks to remind the faithful of the right values.
Literal Translation
Whenever has big issue in society, often speaks the bishop to remind to the faithful the right values.
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