kampo
kámpo with stress marks
camp
Usage Note
Kampo is a Spanish loanword (from campo) used both literally — for military camps, refugee camps, or scout camps — and figuratively for a faction or side in a conflict or debate. The figurative use is especially common in Philippine politics, where people are described as belonging to one kampo or another.
Examples
" Nagtayo sila ng kampo. "
Natural Translation
They set up camp.
Literal Translation
Set-up they of camp.
" Ang mga sundalo ay nagtatayo ng kampo sa tabi ng ilog. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers are setting up camp beside the river.
Literal Translation
The soldiers are-setting-up camp beside the river.
" Bagaman magkaibigan sila noon, nasa magkabilang kampo na sila ngayon sa darating na halalan. "
Natural Translation
Although they were friends before, they're now on opposing sides in the coming election.
Literal Translation
Although friends they before, at both camps already they now in-the coming election.
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