From root: presidente
Usage Note
Pampresidente describes things or standards specifically meant for a president, such as a presidential suite or a chair fit for a president.
Examples
" Pampresidente ang upuang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That chair is presidential.
Literal Translation
Presidential the chair that.
" Ang kilos niya ay pampresidente. "
Natural Translation
His actions are presidential.
Literal Translation
The action his is presidential.
" Pampresidente ang pagtanggap na inihanda nila para sa bisita, kumpleto sa pulang karpet at mga gwardiya sa pintuan. "
Natural Translation
The reception they prepared for the guest was fit for a president, complete with a red carpet and guards at the door.
Literal Translation
Presidential the reception that prepared they for the guest, complete with red carpet and guards at door.
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