Usage Note
Agosto refers to the month of August and is commonly preceded by the marker 'sa' for future dates or 'noong' for past events. In the Philippines, this month is culturally significant as the celebration of 'Buwan ng Wika' (National Language Month).
Examples
" Sa Agosto ang bakasyon namin. "
Natural Translation
Our vacation is in August.
Literal Translation
In August the vacation our.
" Agosto ang buwan ng wika. "
Natural Translation
August is the language month.
Literal Translation
August the month of language.
" Tuwing Agosto, ipinagdiriwang sa mga paaralan ang Buwan ng Wika sa pamamagitan ng mga paligsahan, sayaw, at pagtatanghal sa wikang Filipino. "
Natural Translation
Every August, schools celebrate National Language Month through contests, dances, and performances in the Filipino language.
Literal Translation
Every August, is-celebrated in the schools the Month of Language through of contests, dance, and performance in language Filipino.
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