Diputado (en. Deputy)
/dipuˈtado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person elected or appointed to represent a part or district in a legislative body.
The deputy from our district gave a speech about the new laws.
Ang diputado ng aming distrito ay nagbigay ng talumpati tungkol sa mga bagong batas.
Term used for a member of the lower house of Congress.
As a deputy, I have the responsibility to serve my constituents.
Bilang isang diputado, may responsibilidad akong magsilbi sa aking mga nasasakupan.
A government position related to decision-making and legislation.
Deputies play an important role in shaping the laws of the country.
Ang mga diputado ay may mahalagang papel sa pagbuo ng mga batas sa bansa.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
elections for deputies
Selection of representatives in congress through voting.
mga halalan ng mga diputado
Related Words
congress
A national legislature composed of two chambers.
kongreso
law
Rules passed by the legislature that must be followed by everyone.
batas
Slang Meanings
Attention-seeker
When there's new news, he's the first to say it, he really is an attention-seeker!
Kapag may bagong balita, siya ang unang nagsasabi, pabibo talaga 'yan!
Impressive
The diputado's speech was beautiful, impressive!
Ang ganda naman ng speech ng diputado, bongga!
Mistress
Oh no, it's rumored that that diputado has a mistress!
Nako, rumored na may kabit ang diputado na 'yan!