Usage Note
Abril marks the peak of the dry season in the Philippines and is synonymous with summer vacations. It is a month frequently associated with local town festivals and Holy Week observances.
Examples
" Birthday ko sa Abril. "
Natural Translation
My birthday is in April.
Literal Translation
Birthday my in April.
" Mainit ang panahon sa Abril. "
Natural Translation
The weather is hot in April.
Literal Translation
Hot the weather in April.
" Tuwing Abril, umuuwi ang aming buong pamilya sa probinsya para sa pista at bakasyon ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Every April, our whole family goes home to the province for the festival and the children's vacation.
Literal Translation
Every April, goes-home the our whole family to province for the festival and vacation of the children.
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