To have a portrait taken (tl. Magparetrato)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong magparetrato sa parque.
I want to have a portrait taken in the park.
Context: daily life Siya ay nagparetrato sa kanyang kaarawan.
He had a portrait taken on his birthday.
Context: celebration Nais ni Maria magparetrato ng magandang larawan.
Maria wants to have a portrait taken of a beautiful picture.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Bumili kami ng bagong damit para magparetrato sa studio.
We bought new clothes to have a portrait taken at the studio.
Context: celebration Nagpasya siyang magparetrato kasama ang kanyang pamilya.
She decided to have a portrait taken with her family.
Context: family Kapag nag-aaral ka, maaari kang magparetrato para sa iyong portfolio.
When you study, you can have a portrait taken for your portfolio.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
Maraming tao ang nagparetrato sa espesyal na okasyon na ito.
Many people had portraits taken at this special event.
Context: celebration Ang sining ng magparetrato ay tumutukoy sa kakayahan na ipakita ang tunay na pagkatao ng isang tao.
The art of having a portrait taken refers to the ability to showcase a person's true character.
Context: art Sa pagbuo ng isang portfolio, mahalaga ang magparetrato gamit ang tamang ilaw.
In building a portfolio, it's essential to have a portrait taken using the right lighting.
Context: professional