Iloilo
Iloílo with stress marks
Province/City in Western Visayas
Usage Note
Iloilo is both a province and a city on the island of Panay in Western Visayas, known as the 'City of Love'. Celebrated for its Dinagyang Festival, seafood, La Paz batchoy, and heritage architecture, it is a major economic and cultural hub in the Visayas.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa Iloilo. "
Natural Translation
We will go to Iloilo.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to Iloilo.
" Sikat ang Dinagyang Festival sa Iloilo. "
Natural Translation
The Dinagyang Festival is famous in Iloilo.
Literal Translation
Famous the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo.
" Bukod sa masarap na batchoy, kilala rin ang Iloilo sa magagandang lumang bahay at sa mainit na pagtanggap ng mga tao roon. "
Natural Translation
Aside from the delicious batchoy, Iloilo is also known for its beautiful old houses and the warm welcome of the people there.
Literal Translation
Aside from delicious batchoy, known also the Iloilo for beautiful old houses and for warm welcome of the people there.
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