Duelista (en. Duelist)
du-e-lis-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who participates in a duel, especially in a combat with weapons.
The duelist is ready to fight his rival in the challenge of honor.
Ang duelista ay handang lumaban sa kanyang karibal sa agos ng hamon sa karangalan.
A person who is skilled or an expert in the art of dueling or combat.
As a duelist, he devoted many hours to training.
Bilang isang duelista, siya ay naglaan ng maraming oras sa pagsasanay.
A person who regains dignity or honor through a duel.
He became a duelist to defend his name.
Siya ay naging isang duelista upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang pangalan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'duelista'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Duel of honor
A fight aimed at defending one's honor.
Duelis ng karangalan
Duelist in his time
A person known for fighting during his time.
Duelista sa kanyang panahon
Related Words
duel
A fight or challenge between two people, usually using weapons.
duelo
honor
The state of being honorable or the quality required by a state.
karangalan
Slang Meanings
Gamer or combatant in video games.
Come on, let's duel in Valorant!
Tara, makipag-duel tayo sa Valorant!
A person who loves to argue or fight with others.
Mark really stands out, he's like a duelist in debates.
Iba talaga ang dating ni Mark, parang duelista sa mga debate.
A person who loves competition in any field.
Jenny is such a duelist in sports fests, she always wins!
Sobrang duelista ni Jenny sa mga sports fest, lagi siyang panalo!