rebolusyonaryo
rebolusyonáryo with stress marks
revolutionary
Usage Note
Rebolusyonaryo comes from Spanish 'revolucionario' and is used both as a noun and as an adjective describing radical change. Philippine history lessons frequently invoke this term when discussing heroes of the Katipunan era and the revolution against Spain.
Examples
" Bayani siyang rebolusyonaryo. "
Natural Translation
He is a revolutionary hero.
Literal Translation
Hero he-link revolutionary.
" Ang kanilang mga bayani ay itinuturing na rebolusyonaryo. "
Natural Translation
Their heroes are considered revolutionaries.
Literal Translation
The their heroes are considered revolutionary.
" Ang mga kaisipang rebolusyonaryo ng mga manunulat noong panahon ng Espanya ang nagbigay ng lakas ng loob sa mga Pilipinong lumaban para sa kalayaan. "
Natural Translation
The revolutionary ideas of the writers during the Spanish era gave the Filipinos the courage to fight for freedom.
Literal Translation
The plural idea-link revolutionary of plural writer during era of Spain the gave of strength of inside to plural Filipino-link fought for the freedom.
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