obserbador
obserbadór with stress marks
observer (male/female)
Usage Note
Obserbador is borrowed from Spanish observador and refers to a person who watches or monitors, whether in a scientific, political, or everyday context. In elections and international events the term is used for official monitors, and despite its Spanish masculine form it is gender-neutral in Tagalog usage.
Examples
" Isa siyang obserbador sa halalan. "
Natural Translation
He is an observer at the election.
Literal Translation
One he observer in election.
" Isang tahimik na obserbador ang umupo sa sulok. "
Natural Translation
A quiet observer sat in the corner.
Literal Translation
One quiet observer the sat in corner.
" Bilang isang dayuhang obserbador, ang kanyang tungkulin ay tiyakin na malinis at patas ang takbo ng botohan. "
Natural Translation
As a foreign observer, his duty is to ensure that the conduct of the voting is clean and fair.
Literal Translation
As one foreign observer, the his duty is to-ensure that clean and fair the flow of voting.
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