oportunidad
oportunidád with stress marks
opportunity; good chance or occasion
Usage Note
Oportunidad is borrowed from Spanish 'oportunidad' and is frequently used in motivational, educational, and professional contexts. The phrase huwag palampasin ang oportunidad (don't let the opportunity pass) is a common expression reflecting Filipino cultural beliefs about luck and timing.
Examples
" Malaking oportunidad ito para sa akin. "
Natural Translation
This is a big opportunity for me.
Literal Translation
Big opportunity this for to me.
" Isang magandang oportunidad ang ibinigay sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
A good opportunity was given to him/her.
Literal Translation
One good opportunity the given to him/her.
" Huwag mong palampasin ang oportunidad na mag-aral sa ibang bansa dahil baka hindi na ito muling dumating. "
Natural Translation
Don't let the opportunity to study abroad pass because it might not come again.
Literal Translation
Don't you let-pass the opportunity to-study in other country because maybe not anymore this again arrive.
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