konserbatoryo
konserbatóryo with stress marks
conservatory
Usage Note
Konserbatoryo is a Spanish loanword (from conservatorio) referring to a school dedicated to music or performing arts training. The University of the Philippines College of Music is a leading institution, and the word signals formal, classical arts education and carries prestige.
Examples
" Nag-aaral siya sa konserbatoryo. "
Natural Translation
He/She studies at the conservatory.
Literal Translation
Studying he/she at-the conservatory.
" Nag-aral siya ng piano sa konserbatoryo sa loob ng sampung taon. "
Natural Translation
He/She studied piano at the conservatory for ten years.
Literal Translation
Studied he/she of-piano in-the conservatory for ten years.
" Pinangarap niyang makapasok sa sikat na konserbatoryo, ngunit kinailangan muna niyang magsanay araw-araw bago siya tanggapin sa programa. "
Natural Translation
She dreamed of getting into the famous conservatory, but she first had to practice every day before she was accepted into the program.
Literal Translation
Dreamed she to-enter at-the famous conservatory, but needed first she to-practice day-day before she accepted in-the program.
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