reserbado
reserbádo with stress marks
reserved
Usage Note
Reserbado is a Spanish loanword describing either a quiet, self-contained person or a seat or table that has been set aside. In Filipino social culture, being reserbado as a personality trait is generally respected as a sign of propriety and thoughtfulness.
Examples
" Reserbado ang mesang ito. "
Natural Translation
This table is reserved.
Literal Translation
Reserved the table this.
" Siya ay isang taong reserbado. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a reserved person.
Literal Translation
He/She is a person reserved.
" Kahit reserbado siya sa unang pagkikilala, nagiging napakasaya at madaldal niya kapag kasama na ang malalapit na kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is reserved when you first meet him, he becomes very cheerful and talkative when he's with close friends.
Literal Translation
Even-though reserved he in first meeting, becomes very-cheerful and talkative he when with already the close friends.
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