yugto
yúgto with stress marks
act; episode; stage
Usage Note
Yugto refers to a distinct phase, act, or episode — whether in a play, a story, or a period of life. It is used in both literary and everyday contexts to mark a significant segment of time or narrative. The word carries a slightly formal or literary register.
Examples
" Maganda ang unang yugto. "
Natural Translation
The first act is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the first act.
" Ang unang yugto ng dula ay puno ng drama at emosyon. "
Natural Translation
The first act of the play is full of drama and emotion.
Literal Translation
The first act of-the play is full of drama and emotion.
" Sa huling yugto ng kanyang buhay, natutuhan niyang tanggapin ang mga pagkakamali at magpatawad sa sarili. "
Natural Translation
In the final stage of his life, he learned to accept his mistakes and forgive himself.
Literal Translation
In last stage of his life, learned he to-accept the mistakes and to-forgive to-self.
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