Tagapagretoke (en. Retoucher)

ta-ga-pag-re-to-ke

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who edits or retouches photographs or images using digital tools.
The retoucher is responsible for enhancing the photos in the magazine.
Ang tagapagretoke ay responsable sa pagpapaganda ng mga larawan sa magazine.
A professional who performs adjustments and edits on visual materials.
Many retouchers take courses in digital arts.
Maraming tagapagretoke ang kumukuha ng kurso sa digital arts.

Etymology

From the word 'reto' which means 'to fix' and 'tagapag' indicating a person who performs a specific task.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to retouch
to make necessary changes or adjustments to a photograph.
mag-retoke
to become a retoucher
to become a person who edits photographs.
maging tagapagretoke

Related Words

fixing
The process of editing or adjusting images or materials.
pagsasaayos
digital arts
A field of art that uses digital technology in creating works.
digital arts

Slang Meanings

retouched (someone who has undergone cosmetic surgery)
Kaila, you look retouched, your nose is beautiful!
Kaila, parang retokado ka na, ang ganda ng ilong mo!
makeup artist (MA) or 'MUA'
When the event comes, Sam will surely be the makeup artist.
Pagdating ng event, sure na tagapagretoke si Sam.
show-off (usually in the context of beauty or style)
Wow, those retouchers are such show-offs on social media!
Grabe, yung mga tagapagretoke, ang pabibo sa social media!