EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
galleon...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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FIL: Isang malaking barkong pandigma o pangkalakalan na may maraming palapag at layag, na ginamit ng mga Europeo, lalo na ng Espanya, mula ika-16 hanggang ika-18 siglo.
EN: galleon
Ah, the galeon. This is the OG LBC/DHL of the Spanish colonial era. These were the massive ships used in the Galleon Trade between Manila and Acapulco, carrying silk, spices, and silver. It's a history-book word that reminds us why we have so many Spanish words and why Mexico loves our mangoes.
From Spanish 'galeón' (galleon).
Primarily used in historical contexts, especially regarding the Galleon Trade.
🇵🇭 Ang mga galeon ay naglakbay sa pagitan ng Maynila at Acapulco.
🇺🇸 The galleons sailed between Manila and Acapulco.
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