Usage Note
Marso marks the beginning of the hot dry season and is widely associated with school graduations and the end of the academic year in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mainit na sa Marso. "
Natural Translation
It's already hot in March.
Literal Translation
Hot already in March.
" Kaarawan ko sa Marso. "
Natural Translation
My birthday is in March.
Literal Translation
Birthday my in March.
" Sa Marso natatapos ang pasukan, kaya abala ang mga magulang sa paghahanda para sa graduation. "
Natural Translation
School ends in March, so parents are busy preparing for graduation.
Literal Translation
In March ends the school-term, so busy the parents in preparing for graduation.
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