Tagapagsalita (en. Spokesperson)
ta-ga-pag-sa-li-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who gives statements or information on behalf of an organization or group.
The spokesperson of the company issued a statement about the new product.
Ang tagapagsalita ng kumpanya ay nagbigay ng pahayag tungkol sa bagong produkto.
A person who leads communication with the media.
The spokesperson struggled to answer the reporters' questions.
Nahirapan ang tagapagsalita na sagutin ang mga tanong ng mga reporter.
Etymology
Derived from the word ‘tagapagsalita’, which combines ‘tagapag’ (one who brings) and ‘salita’ (word or statement).
Common Phrases and Expressions
spokesperson of the people
A spokesperson representing the interests of the people.
tagapagsalita ng bayan
Related Words
statement
A form of communication to convey information or opinion.
pahayag
communication
The process of expressing and receiving information.
komunikasyon
Slang Meanings
spokesperson or representative
He is the spokesperson for that group.
Siya ang tagapagsalita ng grupong iyon.
girl/guy next door
That's why she's the spokesperson, because she's the cutest in the group!
Kaya siya ang tagapagsalita, kasi pinaka-cute siya sa grupo!
cool or trendy figure
He feels like a spokesperson; his voice was so loud at the event!
Feeling tagapagsalita siya, ang taas ng boses niya sa event!