General meaning:
* Panghalili (literally "substitute"): This is the most common and general translation for "proxy" in Tagalog. It implies someone acting on behalf of another person.
* Kinatawan (literally "representative"): This emphasizes the role of the proxy as someone who represents another person.
Specific meaning:
* Proxy server: Server ng proxy or Server pang-proxy
* Proxy vote: Boto pang-proxy or Boto sa pamamagitan ng proxy
* Proxy marriage: Kasal pang-proxy
Example:
* "I need a panghalili to sign the document for me."
* "The company has a kinatawan in the United States."
* "I used a proxy server to access the website."
* "She cast a boto pang-proxy for her husband."
It's important to consider the specific context to choose the most appropriate translation.