Quezon
Quézon with stress marks
city/province named after Manuel Quezon
Usage Note
Quezon refers to either Quezon City — the largest city in Metro Manila by population — or Quezon Province on Luzon, both named after Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth. Quezon City served as the national capital until 1976.
Examples
" Taga-Quezon ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is from Quezon.
Literal Translation
From-Quezon the grandmother my.
" Lumipat siya sa Quezon City para makahanap ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/She moved to Quezon City to find work.
Literal Translation
Moved he/she to Quezon City to find work.
" Maraming magagandang tanawin sa Quezon na madalas puntahan ng mga turista tuwing tag-araw. "
Natural Translation
There are many beautiful sights in Quezon that tourists often visit during summer.
Literal Translation
Many beautiful sights in Quezon that often visited by the tourists every summer.
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