alambre
alámbre with stress marks
wire
Usage Note
Alambre is borrowed from Spanish alambre and is the everyday Filipino word for wire — electrical, fence, or thin metal cord. It is used by electricians, construction workers, and homeowners, and some regions also use the name for a popular wire-grilled street food dish.
Examples
" Bumili ka ng alambre. "
Natural Translation
Buy some wire.
Literal Translation
Buy you of wire.
" Kailangan ng bagong alambre para sa bakod ng bahay namin. "
Natural Translation
We need new wire for the fence of our house.
Literal Translation
Needed new wire for-the fence of-the house our.
" Ginamit ng elektrisyan ang makapal na alambre para ikonekta ang bagong ilaw sa kisame ng aming sala. "
Natural Translation
The electrician used the thick wire to connect the new light to the ceiling of our living room.
Literal Translation
Used by-the electrician the thick wire to connect the new light to-the ceiling of our living-room.
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