rekapitulasyon
rekapitulasyón with stress marks
recapitulation; summary
Usage Note
Rekapitulasyon is a formal Spanish-derived academic and rhetorical term for summarizing the main points of a speech or document, used in classrooms, formal meetings, and written reports. The more common native equivalent is 'buod'.
Examples
" Maikli ang kanyang rekapitulasyon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her recapitulation is short.
Literal Translation
Short the his/her recapitulation.
" Maganda ang kanyang rekapitulasyon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her recapitulation is good.
Literal Translation
Good the his/her recapitulation.
" Bago matapos ang pulong, gumawa ang tagapangulo ng maikling rekapitulasyon ng mga napagkasunduang hakbang. "
Natural Translation
Before the meeting ended, the chairperson made a brief recapitulation of the agreed-upon steps.
Literal Translation
Before end the meeting, made by-the chairperson of short recapitulation of-the agreed steps.
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