representante
representánte with stress marks
representative
Usage Note
Representante is a Spanish loanword that in the Philippine government context specifically refers to a member of the House of Representatives. It is also used for sales representatives and delegates, and the title carries civic weight in formal address.
Examples
" Siya ang aming representante. "
Natural Translation
He is our representative.
Literal Translation
He the our representative.
" Siya ang ating representante sa paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is our representative in the contest.
Literal Translation
He/She the our representative in contest.
" Bilang representante ng aming distrito, may tungkulin siyang ipaglaban ang mga pangangailangan ng mga nasasakupan niya sa Kongreso. "
Natural Translation
As the representative of our district, he has the duty to fight for the needs of his constituents in Congress.
Literal Translation
As representative of our district, has duty he to-fight-for the the needs of the constituents his in Congress.
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