romantiko
romantíko with stress marks
romantic
Usage Note
Romantiko is a Spanish loanword used to describe a person who is sentimental or idealistic about love, or a setting or gesture that evokes romantic feelings. It is generally a complimentary term in Filipino conversation, associated with thoughtful and expressive courtship.
Examples
" Romantiko ang kasintahan ko. "
Natural Translation
My partner is romantic.
Literal Translation
Romantic the partner my.
" Siya ay isang napaka romantiko na tao. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a very romantic person.
Literal Translation
He/She is a very romantic that person.
" Bagaman tahimik siyang tao, napakaromantiko niya pala dahil nag-iiwan siya ng maliliit na sulat para sa akin tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Although he's a quiet person, he turns out to be very romantic because he leaves little notes for me every morning.
Literal Translation
Although quiet he person, very-romantic his turns-out because leaves he of little notes for me every morning.
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