kumbento
kumbénto with stress marks
convent
Usage Note
Kumbento is from Spanish convento, and in Philippine history the convent or friary was not only a religious house but also the center of colonial-era power, education, and record-keeping. Many historic kumbento buildings survive today as heritage sites, making the word evoke deep Catholic and colonial history.
Examples
" Luma na ang kumbento. "
Natural Translation
The convent is old already.
Literal Translation
Old already the convent.
" Ang lumang kumbento sa bayan ay ginawang museo. "
Natural Translation
The old convent in the town was turned into a museum.
Literal Translation
The old convent in-the town was-made into-museum.
" Noong panahon ng mga Espanyol, ang kumbento ang sentro ng kapangyarihan at edukasyon sa maraming bayan sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
During the Spanish era, the convent was the center of power and education in many towns in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
During time of the Spanish, the convent the center of power and education in many town in Philippines.
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