kabayo
kabáyo with stress marks
horse
Also means
Kabayo can also mean an ironing board or a sawhorse.
Usage Note
Kabayo is a Spanish loanword (from caballo) for horse, most often seen today pulling a kalesa through historical districts like Intramuros and Vigan. In rural provinces it remains a working animal alongside the kalabaw, and tourist spots like Baguio offer recreational riding.
Examples
" Mabait ang kabayo. "
Natural Translation
The horse is gentle.
Literal Translation
Gentle the horse.
" Ang kabayo ay mabilis. "
Natural Translation
The horse is fast.
Literal Translation
The horse is fast.
" Sumakay kami sa kalesang hinihila ng kabayo habang nililibot ang makasaysayang lungsod ng Vigan. "
Natural Translation
We rode in a horse-drawn carriage while touring the historic city of Vigan.
Literal Translation
Rode we in carriage being-pulled by horse while touring the historic city of Vigan.
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