From root: teatro
Usage Note
Pagteteatro refers to the practice, study, or profession of theater. It is often used when discussing someone's involvement in stage plays as a career or hobby.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa pagteteatro. "
Natural Translation
She likes theater.
Literal Translation
Fond she in theater-arts.
" Nag-aaral siya ng pagteteatro. "
Natural Translation
He/She is studying theater arts.
Literal Translation
Studying he/she of theater-arts.
" Sa pagteteatro natutuhan niyang harapin ang takot sa entablado, kaya mas tumibay ang kanyang tiwala sa sarili. "
Natural Translation
Through theater she learned to face her fear of the stage, so her self-confidence grew stronger.
Literal Translation
In theater-arts learned by-her face the fear in stage, so more strengthened the her trust in self.
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