From root: bagyo
Usage Note
Mabagyó describes a season or region that is prone to or experiencing many typhoons. You might say Mabagyó ang panahon sa Pilipinas mula Hunyo hanggang Nobyembre to mean the weather in the Philippines is stormy from June to November.
Examples
" Mabagyo ngayong buwan. "
Natural Translation
It's stormy this month.
Literal Translation
Stormy this month.
" Mabagyó sa lalawigan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
It was stormy in the province yesterday.
Literal Translation
Stormy in the province yesterday.
" Dahil mabagyo ang panahon ngayon, mas mabuting magdala ka ng payong kahit saan ka pumunta. "
Natural Translation
Because the weather is stormy these days, it's better to bring an umbrella wherever you go.
Literal Translation
Because stormy the weather now, more good bring you umbrella wherever you go.
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