representasyon
representásyon with stress marks
representation
Usage Note
Representasyon is a Spanish loanword used in political, legal, artistic, and philosophical contexts. In arts and media discussions, Filipinos increasingly invoke representasyon when advocating for better visibility of marginalized groups in mainstream culture.
Examples
" Wala kaming representasyon dito. "
Natural Translation
We have no representation here.
Literal Translation
None we representation here.
" Kailangan natin ng maayos na representasyon. "
Natural Translation
We need proper representation.
Literal Translation
Needed we of proper that representation.
" Matagal nang ipinaglalaban ng mga katutubo ang sapat na representasyon nila sa Kongreso at sa mga pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The indigenous people have long fought for adequate representation in Congress and in films.
Literal Translation
Long-time already fought-for by-the indigenous the adequate representation their in Congress and in films.
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