opisyal
opisyál with stress marks
official; authorized; formally set
Usage Note
Opisyal is borrowed from Spanish 'oficial' and is used widely in government, media, and formal contexts. As a noun it refers to an official or officer; as an adjective it means something is formally recognized or authorized — as in opisyal na ang resulta, the results are now official.
Examples
" Opisyal na ang resulta. "
Natural Translation
The result is now official.
Literal Translation
Official already the result.
" Siya ay isang opisyal ng aming barangay. "
Natural Translation
He/she is an official of our barangay.
Literal Translation
He/she is one official of our barangay.
" Bago maging opisyal ang anunsiyo, kinailangan munang aprubahan ng mga namumuno ang bawat detalye ng plano. "
Natural Translation
Before the announcement could become official, the leaders first had to approve every detail of the plan.
Literal Translation
Before become official the announcement, needed first to-approve by the leaders the each detail of plan.
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