kantina
kantína with stress marks
canteen
Usage Note
Kantina is from Spanish cantina and refers to a small cafeteria or food stall typically found in schools, offices, or military bases. The school kantina is a central social gathering place for Filipino students during recess and lunch, making it a familiar institution in everyday Filipino life.
Examples
" Kumain tayo sa kantina. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat at the canteen.
Literal Translation
Eat we at-the canteen.
" Bumili kami ng merienda sa kantina ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
We bought snacks at the school canteen.
Literal Translation
Bought we snacks at-the canteen of-the school.
" Tuwing recess, nagtitipon ang mga estudyante sa kantina para magkuwentuhan habang naghihintay ng masarap na merienda. "
Natural Translation
During recess, the students gather at the canteen to chat while waiting for a tasty snack.
Literal Translation
Every recess, gather the students at-the canteen to share-stories while waiting for delicious snack.
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