realismo
realísmo with stress marks
realism
Usage Note
Realismo comes from Spanish 'realismo' and is used in artistic, literary, and philosophical contexts. In Philippine literature it emerged as a movement during the American period, influenced by European realism, and is also used in political science to describe the realist school of international relations.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa realismo. "
Natural Translation
He likes realism.
Literal Translation
Fond he in realism.
" Ang realismo sa sining ay naglalayong ipakita ang tunay na buhay. "
Natural Translation
Realism in art aims to depict real life.
Literal Translation
The realism in-the art is aiming to show the true life.
" Sa mga akda ni Lualhati Bautista, makikita ang realismo dahil inilalarawan niya ang totoong buhay ng mga ordinaryong Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
In the works of Lualhati Bautista, realism is evident because she portrays the real lives of ordinary Filipinos.
Literal Translation
In plural work of Lualhati Bautista, will-be-seen the realism because portraying she the true life of plural ordinary Filipino.
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