retokado
retokádo with stress marks
retouched
Usage Note
Retokado is derived from retoke with the Spanish past-participle suffix -ado, commonly used to describe photos edited digitally or a person who has had cosmetic procedures. Depending on context and tone, it can be admiring or mildly critical.
Examples
" Retokado ang larawang ito. "
Natural Translation
This photo is retouched.
Literal Translation
Retouched the photo this.
" Ang kanyang ilong ay retokado. "
Natural Translation
His/Her nose is retouched.
Literal Translation
The his/her nose is retouched.
" Halatang retokado ang mga larawan sa magasin kaya hindi natin dapat ikumpara ang sarili roon. "
Natural Translation
The photos in the magazine are obviously retouched, so we shouldn't compare ourselves to them.
Literal Translation
Obviously retouched the photos in magazine so not we should compare the self there.
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