Sorsogon
Sorsogón with stress marks
a province in southern Luzon
Usage Note
Sorsogon is the southernmost province of Luzon, known for whale shark watching in Donsol, the Pili nut delicacy, and the Kasanggayahan Festival. It is a point of pride for Bicolanos and a popular eco-tourism destination.
Examples
" Taga-Sorsogon ako. "
Natural Translation
I am from Sorsogon.
Literal Translation
From-Sorsogon I.
" Maganda ang probinsya ng Sorsogon. "
Natural Translation
The province of Sorsogon is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the province of Sorsogon.
" Pumunta kami sa Sorsogon para makita ang mga butanding na lumalangoy malapit sa baybayin ng Donsol. "
Natural Translation
We went to Sorsogon to see the whale sharks swimming near the coast of Donsol.
Literal Translation
Went we to Sorsogon for see the whale-sharks link swimming near the coast of Donsol.
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