ora-orada
ora-oráda with stress marks
rushed; immediately
Usage Note
Ora-orada is derived from Spanish 'hora' and describes doing something hastily, without proper preparation, or on the spur of the moment. It is often used to criticize impulsive or poorly planned actions and reflects a cultural value of deliberateness over haste.
Examples
" Ginawa niya iyon nang ora-orada. "
Natural Translation
He did that in a rush.
Literal Translation
Did he that in rushed.
" Ginawa niya ang proyekto nang ora-orada kaya may mali. "
Natural Translation
He/she did the project rushed, so there are mistakes.
Literal Translation
Did he/she the project rushed so has mistake.
" Huwag mong gawin nang ora-orada ang iyong takdang-aralin kung gusto mong makakuha ng mataas na marka. "
Natural Translation
Do not do your homework in a rush if you want to get a high grade.
Literal Translation
Do-not you do in rushed the your homework if want you get of high grade.
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