ordinaryo
ordinaryó with stress marks
ordinary; regular; usual
Usage Note
Ordinaryo is borrowed from Spanish 'ordinario' and describes something or someone that is common, unremarkable, or average. It can carry a mildly negative connotation implying low quality or low social standing, echoing the slightly dismissive tone of its Spanish source.
Examples
" Ordinaryo lang ang bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our house is just ordinary.
Literal Translation
Ordinary only the house our.
" Siya ay isang ordinaryo na mamamayan lamang. "
Natural Translation
He/she is just an ordinary citizen.
Literal Translation
He/she is one ordinary citizen only.
" Mukhang ordinaryo lang ang lumang relo, ngunit sinabi ng tindera na napakamahal pala nito dahil antigo. "
Natural Translation
The old watch looks just ordinary, but the seller said it is actually very expensive because it is antique.
Literal Translation
Seems ordinary only the old watch, but said the seller that very-expensive surprisingly this because antique.
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