karatula
karatúla with stress marks
signboard
Usage Note
Karatula is a Spanish loanword referring to a signboard, placard, or notice. It is used for storefront signs, street signs, and protest placards — very common in everyday Filipino life, from market signs to political rallies.
Examples
" Nakasulat sa karatula ang presyo. "
Natural Translation
The price is written on the signboard.
Literal Translation
Written on-the signboard the price.
" Nakasulat sa karatula ang presyo ng bawat produkto. "
Natural Translation
The price of each product is written on the signboard.
Literal Translation
Written on-the signboard the price of each product.
" Nakabitin sa labas ng tindahan ang malaking karatula na nagbabalita ng malaking baba ng presyo ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
A large signboard hanging outside the store announces a big price drop this week.
Literal Translation
Hanging at outside of-the store the big signboard that announcing of big drop of price this week.
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