oportunista
oportunísta with stress marks
opportunist; one who takes advantage of situations
Usage Note
Oportunista is borrowed from Spanish 'oportunista' and describes a person who exploits situations for personal gain, often without ethical consideration. It carries a strongly negative connotation in Filipino culture, where loyalty and fairness are highly valued social norms.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging oportunista. "
Natural Translation
Do not be an opportunist.
Literal Translation
Do-not you become opportunist.
" Huwag kang maging oportunista sa kahinaan ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Do not be an opportunist of the weakness of others.
Literal Translation
Do-not you become opportunist in weakness of others.
" Madali siyang nawalan ng kaibigan dahil oportunista siya na sumasama lamang kapag may makukuha sa iba. "
Natural Translation
He easily lost friends because he is an opportunist who only sticks around when there is something to gain from others.
Literal Translation
Easily he lost of friend because opportunist he that joining only when has obtain from others.
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