atmospera
atmospéra with stress marks
atmosphere
Usage Note
Atmospera is borrowed from Spanish atmósfera and is used both in the scientific sense of the Earth's gaseous envelope and figuratively to describe the mood or feel of a place or event. In everyday speech, Filipinos often use it to describe the ambiance of a restaurant, party, or gathering.
Examples
" Mainit ang atmospera ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The atmosphere is hot today.
Literal Translation
Hot the atmosphere now.
" Maayos ang atmospera sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The atmosphere outside is good.
Literal Translation
Orderly the atmosphere in outside.
" Bagaman simple lang ang dekorasyon ng kainan, ang mainit na pagtanggap ng mga tauhan ang gumawa ng masayang atmospera para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Although the restaurant's decoration was simple, the warm welcome from the staff created a cheerful atmosphere for everyone.
Literal Translation
Although simple only the decoration of-the eatery, the warm welcome of-the staff the made of happy atmosphere for the all.
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