Usage Note
Pebrero is the second month of the year and follows the Spanish-derived naming system. It is commonly used with the marker 'ng' as in 'buwan ng Pebrero' and is widely associated with Valentine's Day celebrations in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maikli ang buwan ng Pebrero. "
Natural Translation
The month of February is short.
Literal Translation
Short the month of February.
" Malamig tuwing Pebrero. "
Natural Translation
It is cold during February.
Literal Translation
Cold every February.
" Tuwing Pebrero, dumadami ang mga bulaklak at tsokolate sa tindahan dahil sa pagdiriwang ng pag-ibig. "
Natural Translation
Every February, flowers and chocolates multiply in the stores because of the celebration of love.
Literal Translation
Every February, increase the flowers and chocolate in store because of celebration of love.
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