Oportunista (en. Opportunist)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who acts or adapts to situations to gain advantages, often without regard for morals.

The opportunist takes advantage of situations for the benefit of others.

Ang opportunista ay gumagamit ng pagkakataon sa kapakinabangan ng iba.

An individual who prefers personal interest over the common good.

Opportunists are often seen in politics.

Ang mga opportunista ay madalas na nakikita sa pulitika.

A person who seems indifferent to principles as long as there is a gain.

Sometimes an opportunist gets involved in issues when there is something to gain.

Minsan ang isang opportunista ay nagsasangkot ng sarili sa mga isyu kapag may pagkakataon para sa kapakinabangan.

From the Spanish word 'oportunista'

opportunistic action

An action aimed at benefiting from the situation.

oportunistang kilos

opportunity

A situation or chance for growth or benefit.

oportunidad

primary objective

The main reason or motive behind an action.

pangunahing layunin

A person who is resourceful and always looking for opportunities.

Juan is such an opportunist, he's always looking for possible ways to make money.

Si Juan, opportunista 'yan, lagi na lang siyang pinapansin ang mga posibleng pagkakakitaan.

A person who goes with the flow to get what they want.

As long as there's a benefit, there goes your opportunist friend.

Basta may kapakinabangan, nandiyan na naman ang opportunista na kaibigan mo.

Leeches off others for personal gain.

He used to be nice, but now he's become an opportunist, always asking for something.

Dati siyang mabait, pero ngayon naging opportunista na siya, lagi na lang siyang may hinihingi.