obrero
obréro with stress marks
worker; laborer
Usage Note
Obrero is borrowed from Spanish and refers to a manual laborer or blue-collar worker, often with connotations of working-class identity. The term carries historical significance in the Filipino labor movement and can carry a sense of solidarity and dignity for working people.
Examples
" Obrero ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a laborer.
Literal Translation
Laborer the father my.
" Maraming obrero ang nagtatrabaho sa pabrika. "
Natural Translation
Many laborers are working in the factory.
Literal Translation
Many laborer the working in factory.
" Tuwing Mayo Uno, nagmamartsa ang libu-libong obrero sa lansangan upang ipaglaban ang karapatan sa makatarungang sahod. "
Natural Translation
Every May 1st, thousands of laborers march in the streets to fight for the right to a fair wage.
Literal Translation
Every May One, marching the thousands [na] laborer in street so-that fight-for the right to fair [na] wage.
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