ambon
ambón with stress marks
drizzle, light rain
Usage Note
Ambon refers to a fine mist or light rain — softer than ulan and more persistent than simple humidity. Associated with cool mountain weather in places like Baguio or Tagaytay, it evokes a romantic or peaceful mood and Filipinos often find it refreshing rather than annoying.
Examples
" May ambon kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
There was a drizzle this morning.
Literal Translation
There-is drizzle earlier morning.
" Malamig ang umaga dahil sa ambon sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
The morning is cold because of the drizzle in the mountains.
Literal Translation
Cold the morning because of-the drizzle in-the mountain.
" Habang naglalakad kami sa Baguio, dahan-dahang pumatak ang ambon na nagpalamig sa buong lungsod. "
Natural Translation
While we were walking in Baguio, the drizzle gently fell and cooled the whole city.
Literal Translation
While walking we in Baguio, slowly fell the drizzle that cooled the whole city.
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