engkuwentro
engkuwéntro with stress marks
encounter
Usage Note
Engkuwentro comes from Spanish encuentro and is used in formal and journalistic contexts to describe a confrontation or clash — especially a hostile one between armed groups. Philippine news media frequently uses engkuwentro when reporting on military or police skirmishes.
Examples
" May engkuwentro sa kalsada kanina. "
Natural Translation
There was a clash on the road earlier.
Literal Translation
There-is encounter on-the road earlier.
" Nagkaroon ng engkuwentro ang mga sundalo at rebelde sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
There was an encounter between soldiers and rebels in the mountains.
Literal Translation
Had of encounter the ones soldiers and rebels in-the mountain.
" Maraming sundalo ang nasugatan sa engkuwentro, kaya agad na ipinadala ang tulong-medikal sa lugar. "
Natural Translation
Many soldiers were wounded in the clash, so medical aid was immediately sent to the area.
Literal Translation
Many soldier the wounded in-the encounter, so immediately sent the medical-aid to-the place.
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