Usage Note
Laboratoryo is borrowed from Spanish laboratorio and is used in educational and scientific contexts for a laboratory or practical session. Students commonly refer to science practicals simply as laboratoryo, and the word appears frequently across all levels of academic life in the Philippines.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa laboratoryo. "
Natural Translation
We went to the laboratory.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the laboratory.
" Nasa laboratoryo siya. "
Natural Translation
He is in the laboratory.
Literal Translation
In-the laboratory he.
" Hindi kami pinayagang pumasok sa laboratoryo nang walang suot na bata dahil delikado ang ilang kemikal doon. "
Natural Translation
We were not allowed to enter the laboratory without wearing a gown because some of the chemicals there are dangerous.
Literal Translation
Not we allowed-link to-enter to-the laboratory while without worn that gown because dangerous the some chemical there.
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