talento
talénto with stress marks
talent; intellect
Usage Note
Talento is borrowed from Spanish and is a widely used everyday word for natural ability or gift. It also refers to performers and entertainers collectively — the entertainment industry uses talento and the English 'talent' interchangeably when discussing artists under contract.
Examples
" May talento siya sa sayaw. "
Natural Translation
He/She has a talent for dancing.
Literal Translation
Has talent he/she in dance.
" Ipinakita niya ang kanyang talento sa pagkanta. "
Natural Translation
He/she showed his/her talent in singing.
Literal Translation
Showed he/she the his/her talent in singing.
" Kahit walang pormal na pagsasanay, hinahangaan ng marami ang likas na talento niya sa pagpinta. "
Natural Translation
Even without formal training, many admire his/her natural talent for painting.
Literal Translation
Even-though without formal training, admired by many the natural talent his/her in painting.
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