optimal
optimál with stress marks
optimal; best or most favorable
Usage Note
Optimal is borrowed directly from English and is used primarily in technical, scientific, and business contexts to describe the best achievable condition or outcome. It is more formal than the native expression pinakamabuti and is favored in professional writing and academic reports.
Examples
" Ito ang optimal na panahon. "
Natural Translation
This is the optimal time.
Literal Translation
This the optimal time.
" Kailangan natin ang optimal na solusyon sa problema. "
Natural Translation
We need the optimal solution to the problem.
Literal Translation
Need we the optimal solution to problem.
" Upang makamit ang optimal na resulta, kailangang isaayos ng kompanya ang temperatura, kahalumigmigan, at oras ng pagproseso. "
Natural Translation
To achieve the optimal result, the company must adjust the temperature, humidity, and processing time.
Literal Translation
To achieve the optimal result, must adjust of company the temperature, humidity, and time of processing.
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