kubyerta
kubyérta with stress marks
deck of a ship
Usage Note
Kubyerta, from Spanish 'cubierta' (cover, deck), refers specifically to the open deck of a vessel. Ferry travel is essential in the Philippine archipelago, and kubyerta seating — the cheapest open-air option on inter-island ferries — is a cultural touchstone familiar to most Filipinos.
Examples
" Nakaupo kami sa kubyerta. "
Natural Translation
We sat on the deck.
Literal Translation
Seated we on-the deck.
" Maganda ang kubyerta ng barko. "
Natural Translation
The deck of the ship is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the deck of ship.
" Mas mura ang tiket sa kubyerta, kaya doon na lang kami umupo habang tinatanaw ang dagat sa buong biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The ticket for the deck is cheaper, so we just sat there gazing at the sea the whole trip.
Literal Translation
More cheap the ticket on-the deck, so there just we sat while gazing-at the sea on-the whole trip.
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