kambiyo
kambíyo with stress marks
gear shift; money exchange
Usage Note
Kambiyo is a Spanish loanword from cambio (change) that carries two distinct meanings depending on context: in automotive settings it refers to a vehicle's gear shift lever, while in markets and malls it refers to a currency or money exchange stall.
Examples
" Nasaan ang kambiyo dito? "
Natural Translation
Where is the money exchange here?
Literal Translation
Where the money-exchange here?
" Hanapin mo ang kambiyo sa palengke para mapalit ang iyong dolyar. "
Natural Translation
Look for the money exchange at the market so you can convert your dollars.
Literal Translation
Find you the money-exchange at-the market so-that can-be-changed the your dollar.
" Bago kami umalis sa bansa, naghanap kami ng kambiyo na mababa ang singil para hindi malugi sa palitan ng pera. "
Natural Translation
Before we left the country, we looked for a money exchange with low fees so we wouldn't lose out on the currency conversion.
Literal Translation
Before we leave from-the country, searched we for money-exchange that low the charge so-that not lose in-the exchange of money.
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