rasismo
rasísmo with stress marks
racism
Usage Note
Rasismo is borrowed from Spanish 'racismo' and is used in academic, political, and social justice discourse in the Philippines. Discussions of rasismo often center on colorism, anti-Black discrimination, and discrimination against ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples.
Examples
" Masama ang rasismo. "
Natural Translation
Racism is wrong.
Literal Translation
Bad the racism.
" Ang rasismo ay isang malaking problema sa buong mundo. "
Natural Translation
Racism is a big problem throughout the world.
Literal Translation
The racism is a big problem in-the whole world.
" Mahalagang turuan ang mga bata na labanan ang rasismo upang magkaroon ng mas patas na lipunan para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
It is important to teach children to fight racism so that there will be a fairer society for everyone.
Literal Translation
Important-to teach the children to fight the racism so-that have of more fair society for everyone.
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