Punctilious (tl. Pontipikado)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siya ay pontipikado sa kanyang mga takdang-aralin.
He is punctilious about his homework.
Context: daily life Ang batang ito ay pontipikado sa kaayos ng kanyang kwarto.
This child is punctilious about the tidiness of his room.
Context: daily life Si Maria ay pontipikado kapag nagpaplano ng mga kaganapan.
Maria is punctilious when planning events.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ang mga guro ay laging pontipikado sa mga detalye ng mga proyekto.
Teachers are always punctilious about the details of projects.
Context: work Nakakatuwang isipin na siya ay pontipikado kahit sa maliit na bagay.
It's amusing to think that he is punctilious even about small things.
Context: daily life Dahil siya ay pontipikado, nagiging komplikado ang kanyang mga plano.
Because he is punctilious, his plans become complicated.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang pontipikado na pagsasaayos ng kanyang opisina ay kahanga-hanga.
The punctilious organization of his office is impressive.
Context: work Minsan, ang pagiging pontipikado ay nagiging sagabal sa kanyang pagiging malikhain.
Sometimes, being punctilious hinders his creativity.
Context: society Ang pontipikado na pag-uugali ni Jacob ay nagpakita ng kanyang dedikasyon sa kanyang trabaho.
Jacob's punctilious behavior demonstrated his dedication to his work.
Context: work