Usage Note
Mehiko is the Tagalog rendering of Mexico, spelled to reflect Spanish pronunciation where x becomes h. The Philippines and Mexico share deep historical links through the Galleon Trade (1565–1815), and many Spanish loanwords in Tagalog entered through Mexico rather than Spain directly.
Examples
" Nasa Mehiko ang tiyahin ko. "
Natural Translation
My aunt is in Mexico.
Literal Translation
At Mexico the aunt my.
" Balak naming pumunta sa Mehiko sa susunod na taon para magbakasyon. "
Natural Translation
We plan to go to Mexico next year for a vacation.
Literal Translation
Plan we-exclusive to-go to Mexico in next that year for to-vacation.
" Maraming kaugalian sa Pilipinas ang nagmula sa Mehiko dahil sa matagal na kalakalang galyon noong panahon ng Espanyol. "
Natural Translation
Many customs in the Philippines came from Mexico because of the long-running galleon trade during the Spanish era.
Literal Translation
Many custom in Philippines the came from Mexico because of long that trade galleon during era of Spanish.
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