Delegado (en. Delegate)
de-le-ga-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person appointed to represent a group or organization for a specific purpose.
He is the delegate of our school to the national competition.
Siya ang delegado ng aming paaralan sa pambansang kumpetisyon.
A representative with the authority to act on behalf of others.
The delegate has the authority to make decisions for the group.
Ang delegado ay may awtoridad na gumawa ng desisyon para sa grupo.
Etymology
Related to the word 'delegar' which means to give power or responsibility to another.
Common Phrases and Expressions
representative delegate
a delegate serving as a representative in an important gathering.
delegadong kumakatawan
Related Words
delegation
A group of delegates appointed for a specific purpose or mission.
delegasyon
Slang Meanings
Boss or leader in a group.
He is the delegate of our group, he handles everything.
Siya ang delegado ng grupo namin, siya ang nag-aasikaso ng lahat.
Representative in an event or meeting.
He is the delegate to the convention in Manila next week.
Delegado siya sa convention sa Manila next week.
Administrator of decisions.
As the delegate, you are responsible for making decisions.
Bilang delegado, ikaw ang may responsibilidad na gumawa ng mga desisyon.