presidente
presidénte with stress marks
president
Usage Note
Presidente is the standard term used for the head of state or an organization leader in the Philippines. This loanword is frequently heard in news broadcasts, school settings, and casual political discussions.
Examples
" Bago ang aming presidente. "
Natural Translation
Our president is new.
Literal Translation
New the our president.
" Ang presidente ay nagtalumpati. "
Natural Translation
The president gave a speech.
Literal Translation
The president gave a speech.
" Nangako ang bagong presidente na bibigyang-pansin ang edukasyon at kalusugan sa unang taon ng kanyang panunungkulan. "
Natural Translation
The new president promised to give attention to education and health in the first year of his/her term.
Literal Translation
Promised the new president that will-give-attention the education and health in first year of his/her term.
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