Usage Note
Atraksiyon is borrowed from English attraction and is used both for tourist sites and for romantic or social draw. In travel contexts, pangunahing atraksiyon is the standard phrase for a main tourist attraction, and colloquially it describes someone or something that draws admiration.
Examples
" Magandang atraksiyon ang talon. "
Natural Translation
The waterfall is a beautiful attraction.
Literal Translation
Beautiful attraction the waterfall.
" Maganda ang atraksiyon sa parke. "
Natural Translation
The attraction at the park is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the attraction in park.
" Naging pangunahing atraksiyon ng bayan ang lumang simbahan dahil sa makasaysayang halaga nito. "
Natural Translation
The old church became the town's main attraction because of its historical value.
Literal Translation
Became main attraction of-the town the old church because of historical value its.
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