EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
horse-drawn carriage, calash...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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FIL: Isang sasakyang hila ng kabayo na may dalawang gulong, karaniwang ginagamit noong unang panahon para sa transportasyon ng tao.
EN: horse-drawn carriage, calash
Think of it as the original GrabCar of the Spanish colonial era. It's the ride you'd hail if you were Crisostomo Ibarra trying to get to a secret meeting. Today, you'll only see them in places like Vigan or Intramuros, mostly for tourist selfies.
From Spanish 'carromato'.
This word is now archaic and primarily used in historical or literary contexts. The more common term for a similar vehicle is 'kalesa'.
🇵🇭 Sakay ng isang magarang karumata ang dumating na bisita.
🇺🇸 The arriving guest was aboard a fancy horse-drawn carriage.
🇵🇭 Ang mga karumata ay simbolo ng yaman noong panahon ng Kastila.
🇺🇸 The calashes were a symbol of wealth during the Spanish era.
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Pang-uri
Isang kalagayan o lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig.