eroplano
eropláno with stress marks
airplane
Usage Note
Eroplano is the standard term for airplanes in the Philippines, frequently used when discussing domestic and international travel across the archipelago.
Examples
" Lumipad na ang eroplano. "
Natural Translation
The airplane has taken off.
Literal Translation
Flew already the airplane.
" Mabilis ang eroplano. "
Natural Translation
The airplane is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the airplane.
" Naantala ang aming eroplano dahil sa masamang panahon, kaya umabot ng tatlong oras ang aming paghihintay sa paliparan. "
Natural Translation
Our airplane was delayed because of bad weather, so our wait at the airport reached three hours.
Literal Translation
Delayed the our airplane because of bad weather, so reached of three hours the our waiting at airport.
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