Aurora
Auróra with stress marks
province or ornamental shrub
Usage Note
Aurora is both a province in the Philippines (named after Aurora Aragon Quezon, wife of President Manuel Quezon) and a common given name for Filipino women. As a plant name, it refers to certain ornamental shrubs. The province is known for surfing, particularly in Baler.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa Aurora. "
Natural Translation
We went to Aurora.
Literal Translation
Went we to Aurora.
" Pumunta kami sa Aurora para mag-surf sa Baler. "
Natural Translation
We went to Aurora to surf in Baler.
Literal Translation
Went we to Aurora to surf in Baler.
" Tuwing tag-init, dumarayo ang mga turista sa Aurora upang matikman ang malalaking alon ng Baler na sikat sa mga surfer. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, tourists flock to Aurora to experience the big waves of Baler that are famous among surfers.
Literal Translation
Every summer, flock the tourists to Aurora so-that taste the big waves of Baler that famous among surfers.
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