importasyon
importasyón with stress marks
importation
Usage Note
Importasyon is a Spanish loanword (from importación) used in economic, commercial, and policy contexts to refer to the process of bringing goods into the Philippines from abroad. It is frequently discussed in debates about agricultural and manufactured goods trade policy.
Examples
" Bawal ang importasyon ng baboy. "
Natural Translation
The importation of pork is prohibited.
Literal Translation
Prohibited the importation of pork.
" Pinahintulutan ng pamahalaan ang importasyon ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
The government allowed the importation of rice.
Literal Translation
Allowed of-the government the importation of-the rice.
" Tumaas ang importasyon ng bigas ngayong taon dahil hindi sapat ang ani ng mga magsasaka sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Rice importation rose this year because the harvest of the country's farmers was not enough.
Literal Translation
Rose the importation of rice this year because not enough the harvest of-the farmers in country.
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