realista
realísta with stress marks
realist
Usage Note
Realista comes from Spanish 'realista' and describes a person who takes a practical, pragmatic approach to life or art. In everyday speech, calling someone a realista is generally a compliment, implying they are grounded and level-headed rather than lost in idealism.
Examples
" Realista akong tao. "
Natural Translation
I am a realistic person.
Literal Translation
Realist I person.
" Isang realista siya — alam niya kung ano talaga ang posible. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a realist — he/she knows what is actually possible.
Literal Translation
A realist he/she — knows he/she what truly the possible.
" Bilang isang realista, hindi siya nangangarap nang labis kundi nagpaplano batay sa kung ano ang kaya niyang abutin. "
Natural Translation
As a realist, he/she does not dream excessively but plans based on what he/she can actually achieve.
Literal Translation
As a realist, not he/she dreaming excessively but planning based on what the can his/her reach.
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