obsoleto
obsoléto with stress marks
obsolete; outmoded
Usage Note
Obsoleto is borrowed from Spanish 'obsoleto' and describes technology, practices, or ideas that are no longer in use or relevant. The English 'obsolete' is also widely understood, so both forms appear in Filipino media and technology discussions.
Examples
" Obsoleto na ang lumang telepono. "
Natural Translation
The old phone is now obsolete.
Literal Translation
Obsolete already the old phone.
" Ang makinang ito ay obsoleto na at hindi na ginagamit. "
Natural Translation
This machine is already obsolete and no longer used.
Literal Translation
The machine this is obsolete already and not already used.
" Mabilis na nagiging obsoleto ang teknolohiya ngayon, kaya kailangan nating laging matuto ng mga bagong kasanayan. "
Natural Translation
Technology becomes obsolete quickly nowadays, so we must always learn new skills.
Literal Translation
Fast becoming obsolete the technology now, so need we always to-learn of plural new skill.
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