Kastila
Kastíla with stress marks
Spaniard; Spanish language
Usage Note
Kastila, from Spanish Castilla, is the most common Filipino word for a Spaniard and historically referred to the Spanish colonial rulers. It also informally means the Spanish language. The phrase 'panahon ng Kastila' is still widely used to evoke the colonial period and its enduring influence on Philippine culture.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magsalita ng Kastila. "
Natural Translation
He/She knows how to speak Spanish.
Literal Translation
Knows he/she to-speak of Spanish.
" Noong panahon ng Kastila, maraming simbahan ang itinayo. "
Natural Translation
During the Spanish era, many churches were built.
Literal Translation
During time of-the Spanish, many churches were-built.
" Maraming salitang Tagalog ang hiniram sa Kastila dahil mahigit tatlong daang taon tayong sinakop nila. "
Natural Translation
Many Tagalog words were borrowed from Spanish because they colonized us for more than three hundred years.
Literal Translation
Many words Tagalog were-borrowed from Spanish because more-than three hundred years us colonized they.
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