Quirino
Quiríno with stress marks
province named after Elpidio Quirino
Usage Note
Quirino is a landlocked province in the Cagayan Valley region of Luzon, named after Elpidio Quirino, the sixth President of the Philippines. The name also refers to the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, a historic venue for public ceremonies and presidential inaugurations.
Examples
" Taga-Quirino ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is from Quirino.
Literal Translation
From-Quirino the grandmother my.
" Maganda ang kalikasan sa Quirino. "
Natural Translation
The nature in Quirino is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the nature in Quirino.
" Dahil tahimik at malayo sa siyudad ang Quirino, marami nang turista ang pumupunta roon para sa kalikasan. "
Natural Translation
Because Quirino is quiet and far from the city, many tourists now go there for the nature.
Literal Translation
Because quiet and far from-the city the Quirino, many now tourist the going there for the nature.
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