Inglatera
Inglatéra with stress marks
England
Usage Note
Inglatera is the Tagalog name for England, adapted from Spanish Inglaterra. It is used in historical, geographic, and general conversations about the United Kingdom, though speakers today often use 'UK' or 'United Kingdom' interchangeably in casual speech.
Examples
" Malamig sa Inglatera. "
Natural Translation
It is cold in England.
Literal Translation
Cold in England.
" Galing siya sa Inglatera. "
Natural Translation
He/She came from England.
Literal Translation
From he/she at England.
" Nag-aral siya ng medisina sa Inglatera bago siya bumalik para tumulong sa kanyang bayan. "
Natural Translation
He studied medicine in England before he returned to help his hometown.
Literal Translation
Studied he of medicine in England before he returned to help in his town.
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