bahay na bato
báhay na báto with stress marks
Spanish-style stone house
Usage Note
Bahay na bato refers to the two-storey stone-and-wood houses built during the Spanish colonial period, with a stone ground floor and wooden upper floor. Many have been preserved as heritage houses in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These structures represent the fusion of indigenous, Spanish, and Chinese architectural influences.
Examples
" Maganda ang bahay na bato. "
Natural Translation
The stone house is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the house of stone.
" Ipinagmamalaki ng lungsod ang mga lumang bahay na bato. "
Natural Translation
The city takes pride in its old stone houses.
Literal Translation
Proud-of-itself the city the-of old stone-houses.
" Sa Vigan, marami pang nakatayong bahay na bato na nagpapakita ng pamana ng panahon ng mga Espanyol. "
Natural Translation
In Vigan, many stone houses are still standing that showcase the heritage of the Spanish era.
Literal Translation
In Vigan, many still standing house of stone that show of heritage of era of the Spanish.
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