kapitulasyon
kapitulasyón with stress marks
capitulation
Usage Note
Kapitulasyon is a formal Spanish loanword used in historical and diplomatic contexts to describe a surrender or yielding of terms. It appears in discussions of colonial history and military negotiations rather than everyday speech.
Examples
" Naganap ang kapitulasyon ng kaaway. "
Natural Translation
The capitulation of the enemy took place.
Literal Translation
Happened the capitulation of-the enemy.
" Ang kapitulasyon ng mga Kastila ay nagwakas sa matagal na labanan. "
Natural Translation
The capitulation of the Spaniards ended the long battle.
Literal Translation
The capitulation of-the Spaniards completed the long battle.
" Pagkatapos ng ilang taon ng digmaan, ang kapitulasyon ng pamahalaan ang naghatid ng matagal nang hinihintay na kapayapaan. "
Natural Translation
After several years of war, the government's capitulation brought the long-awaited peace.
Literal Translation
After of several years of war, the capitulation of-the government the brought of long already awaited peace.
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