Usage Note
Arko is borrowed from Spanish 'arco' and refers to an arch in architecture, a bow (as in bow and arrow), or a rainbow (short for 'bahaghari' but less commonly). In Philippine towns, decorative arcos are commonly erected at the entrance of churches or plazas during fiestas, making the word culturally familiar. It is also used in geometry to mean an arc.
Examples
" Mataas ang arko ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The arch of the church is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the arch of-the church.
" Maganda ang arko sa plasa. "
Natural Translation
The arch at the plaza is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the arch in plaza.
" Nagtayo ang mga taganayon ng makukulay na arko sa pasukan ng plasa bilang paghahanda sa darating na pista. "
Natural Translation
The townsfolk put up colorful arches at the entrance of the plaza in preparation for the coming fiesta.
Literal Translation
Built the townsfolk of colorful arches at-the entrance of-the plaza as preparation for coming fiesta.
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