barberya
barbérya with stress marks
barbershop
Usage Note
Barberya is the corner barbershop, from Spanish barbería — usually a small room with a mirror, a spinning pole, and a bench of men waiting their turn. It doubles as a place to catch up on neighborhood news.
Examples
" Pumunta siya sa barberya. "
Natural Translation
He went to the barbershop.
Literal Translation
Went he to-the barbershop.
" Sarado ang barberya tuwing Lunes. "
Natural Translation
The barbershop is closed every Monday.
Literal Translation
Closed the barbershop every Monday.
" Habang naghihintay sa barberya ay nagkukwentuhan ang mga lalaki tungkol sa basketbol at pulitika. "
Natural Translation
While waiting at the barbershop, the men swap stories about basketball and politics.
Literal Translation
While waiting at barbershop telling-stories the plural man about at basketball and politics.
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