kalesa
kalésa with stress marks
horse-drawn carriage
Usage Note
Kalesa is a traditional horse-drawn carriage, a Spanish colonial loanword that once served as a primary form of urban transport. Today it survives as a cultural symbol in historic districts like Vigan and Intramuros, where tourists ride it through cobblestone streets.
Examples
" Sumakay kami sa kalesa. "
Natural Translation
We rode in the horse-drawn carriage.
Literal Translation
Rode we in carriage.
" Ang kalesa ay para sa mga turista. "
Natural Translation
The horse-drawn carriage is for tourists.
Literal Translation
The horse-drawn carriage is for tourists.
" Tuwing bibisita kami sa Vigan, hindi mawawala ang masayang pagsakay sa kalesa sa makasaysayang lansangan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we visit Vigan, the joyful ride on the horse-drawn carriage through the historic streets is a must.
Literal Translation
Whenever will-visit we in Vigan, not will-disappear the joyful ride in carriage on historic streets.
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