orador
oradór with stress marks
orator; public speaker
Usage Note
Orador is borrowed from Spanish 'orador' and refers to a skilled, eloquent public speaker. Oratorical contests are popular fixtures in Philippine schools, and being recognized as an orador carries real intellectual distinction in academic and civic life.
Examples
" Magaling na orador siya. "
Natural Translation
He is a skilled orator.
Literal Translation
Skilled orator he.
" Isang magaling na orador ang nagbigay ng talumpati. "
Natural Translation
A good orator gave a speech.
Literal Translation
One good orator the gave of speech.
" Tahimik ang buong bulwagan habang nagsasalita ang sikat na orador na ipinanganak sa aming bayan. "
Natural Translation
The whole hall was silent while the famous orator who was born in our town was speaking.
Literal Translation
Silent the whole hall while speaking the famous orator that born in our town.
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