oportunismo
oportunísmo with stress marks
opportunism; favoring personal interest
Usage Note
Oportunismo is borrowed from Spanish 'oportunismo' and is used in political and social criticism to describe behavior driven by self-interest rather than principle. It typically carries a negative connotation in Filipino discourse, where loyalty and integrity are highly valued.
Examples
" Masama ang oportunismo. "
Natural Translation
Opportunism is bad.
Literal Translation
Bad the opportunism.
" Hindi maganda ang oportunismo sa isang lider. "
Natural Translation
Opportunism is not good in a leader.
Literal Translation
Not good the opportunism in one leader.
" Pinupuna ng marami ang oportunismo ng mga pulitikong lumilipat ng partido tuwing malapit na ang halalan. "
Natural Translation
Many criticize the opportunism of politicians who switch parties whenever the election is near.
Literal Translation
Criticize the many the opportunism of the politicians switching of party whenever near already the election.
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