Roxas
Róxas with stress marks
capital of Capiz
Also means
Roxas is also a common Filipino surname, notably borne by Manuel Roxas, the first President of the Third Republic of the Philippines.
Usage Note
Roxas City is the capital of Capiz province in the Western Visayas region and is known as the 'Seafood Capital of the Philippines.' The name is Spanish in origin and is pronounced with a silent 'x' as /rohas/.
Examples
" Galing ako sa Roxas. "
Natural Translation
I am from Roxas.
Literal Translation
From I in Roxas.
" Pumunta kami sa Roxas para magbakasyon. "
Natural Translation
We went to Roxas for a vacation.
Literal Translation
Went we to Roxas for vacation.
" Kapag bumisita ka sa Roxas, huwag mong palampasin ang sariwang talaba at iba pang sangkap-dagat na ipinagmamalaki nila. "
Natural Translation
When you visit Roxas, do not miss the fresh oysters and other seafood that they take pride in.
Literal Translation
When visit you in Roxas, not you-to miss the fresh oysters and other also seafood that being-proud they.
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