entablado
entabládo with stress marks
stage
Usage Note
Entablado comes from Spanish and refers to a raised wooden platform used for performances, speeches, or ceremonies — particularly temporary stages built for fiestas, beauty pageants, and political rallies. It is distinct from tanghalan, which implies a more permanent or theatrical stage.
Examples
" Umakyat ang mananayaw sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The dancer went up onto the stage.
Literal Translation
Went-up the dancer on-the stage.
" Itinayo nila ang entablado sa plaza para sa pagdiriwang ng pista. "
Natural Translation
They built a stage in the plaza for the fiesta celebration.
Literal Translation
Built they the stage in-the plaza for the celebration of-the fiesta.
" Habang papalapit ang gabi, dinagsa ng mga tao ang plaza upang manood ng programa sa entablado na itinayo sa gitna ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
As the evening drew near, people flocked to the plaza to watch the program on the stage that was built in the center of town.
Literal Translation
While approaching the night, flocked-to the people the plaza to watch of program on-the stage that was-built in center of-the town.
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