reporma
repórma with stress marks
reform
Usage Note
Reporma is a Spanish loanword used broadly in political, social, and religious contexts to describe systematic change for improvement. Agrarian reporma — land reform — is a historically significant and ongoing topic in Philippine public debate.
Examples
" Kailangan natin ng reporma. "
Natural Translation
We need reform.
Literal Translation
Needed our of reform.
" Kailangan ng reporma sa ating gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
A reform is needed in our government.
Literal Translation
Needed of reform in our government.
" Maraming magsasaka ang umaasa na magdadala ng tunay na reporma ang bagong batas sa lupa, ngunit marami pa rin ang nag-aalinlangan. "
Natural Translation
Many farmers are hoping that the new land law will bring real reform, but many are still doubtful.
Literal Translation
Many farmers the hoping that will-bring of true reform the new law on land, but many still the doubting.
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