From root: pista
Usage Note
Mamimista is a person who goes to a town during its fiesta, often visiting friends or relatives to share a meal. Many mamimista travel from far away just to witness grand parades and religious processions.
Examples
" Maraming mamimista ngayong pista. "
Natural Translation
There are many festival-goers this fiesta.
Literal Translation
Many festival-goers this fiesta.
" Maraming mamimista ang dumating sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Many festival-goers arrived at the church.
Literal Translation
Many festival-goers arrived at the church.
" Bawat taon, mga mamimista mula sa malalayong lugar ang nagtitipon sa bayan upang masaksihan ang malaking parada. "
Natural Translation
Every year, festival-goers from faraway places gather in the town to witness the grand parade.
Literal Translation
Each year, festival-goers from far places the gather in town so-that witness the big parade.
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