opresor
opresór with stress marks
oppressor; cruel ruler
Usage Note
Opresor is borrowed from Spanish 'opresor' and is used in historical, political, and social justice contexts to describe those who exercise unjust power over others. It is common in discussions of colonialism and human rights in the Philippines.
Examples
" Malupit ang mga opresor. "
Natural Translation
The oppressors are cruel.
Literal Translation
Cruel the oppressors.
" Lalabanan natin ang mga opresor ng ating bayan. "
Natural Translation
We will fight the oppressors of our town.
Literal Translation
Will-fight we the oppressors of our town.
" Hindi makakalimutan ng mga bayani ang mga opresor na umalipin sa ating mga ninuno noong panahon ng kolonya. "
Natural Translation
The heroes will never forget the oppressors who enslaved our ancestors during the colonial period.
Literal Translation
Not will-forget by-the heroes the oppressors that enslaved to our ancestors before time of colony.
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