Isabela
Isabéla with stress marks
Province in Northern Philippines
Usage Note
Isabela is one of the largest provinces in the Philippines, located in the Cagayan Valley region of Luzon. It is a major producer of corn and rice. The name is Spanish in origin. It should not be confused with the city of Isabela in Basilan.
Examples
" Taga-Isabela ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is from Isabela.
Literal Translation
From-Isabela the grandmother my.
" Nagmula siya sa Isabela, isa sa pinakamalaking probinsya sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
He/She is from Isabela, one of the largest provinces in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Came he/she from Isabela, one of-the largest provinces in-the Philippines.
" Tuwing bakasyon, umuuwi kami sa Isabela upang dalawin ang aming mga kamag-anak na nagtatanim ng mais at palay. "
Natural Translation
Every vacation, we go home to Isabela to visit our relatives who plant corn and rice.
Literal Translation
Every vacation, go-home we to Isabela in-order-to visit the our relatives who plant of corn and rice.
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