residente
residénte with stress marks
resident
Usage Note
Residente is a Spanish loanword used in civic, medical, and legal contexts. In barangay governance, mga residente refers to the official residents of an area entitled to local services and representation; the term is also used for medical residents in hospitals.
Examples
" Residente ako rito. "
Natural Translation
I am a resident here.
Literal Translation
Resident I here.
" Siya ay matagal na residente dito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a long-time resident here.
Literal Translation
He/She is long-time that resident here.
" Bilang opisyal na residente ng barangay, may karapatan kang bumoto at gumamit ng mga serbisyong inilalaan para sa komunidad. "
Natural Translation
As an official resident of the barangay, you have the right to vote and use the services set aside for the community.
Literal Translation
As official resident of barangay, have right you vote and use of the services set-aside for the community.
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