Realista (en. Realist)

/re·a·lis·ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who refers to things according to their actual state or condition.
He is a realist who does not believe in fantasies.
Siya ay isang realista na hindi naniniwala sa mga pantasya.
An artist or writer who employs a realistic style in their art or works.
His works showcase a realist style that depicts real life.
Ang kanyang mga obra ay nagpapakita ng realista na estilo na naglalarawan ng tunay na buhay.
A person with the viewpoint that one should focus on knowledge or truth rather than on ideas or dreams.
As a realist, he aims to solve problems with concrete solutions.
Bilang isang realista, siya ay naglalayon na lutasin ang mga problema sa mga konkretong solusyon.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'realis' meaning 'real' or 'true'

Common Phrases and Expressions

realist in life
A person with a realistic perspective on life.
realista sa buhay
realist perspective
A perspective focused on the actual state or reality.
realistang pananaw

Related Words

realism
A movement in art and literature that aims for realistic representation of life.
realismo
perceptive
Refers to the ability to sense or perceive what is real.
perceptibo

Slang Meanings

A genuine person or someone who isn't pretentious
My friend is so realista, he doesn't like any drama in life.
Sobrang realista ng kaibigan ko, hindi siya mahilig sa mga drama sa buhay.
Pragmatic or realistic
He's realista because he knows life is hard, so he doesn't waste time on pointless things.
Realista kasi siya, alam niyang mahirap ang buhay kaya 'di siya nagpapakasaya sa walang kabuluhan.
A down-to-earth person
Even though he's a celebrity, he's so realista; he still walks on the street.
Kahit celebrity siya, ang realista niya, lagi pa rin siyang naglalakad sa kalsada.