Usage Note
Labra comes from Spanish labrar (to work, carve) and refers to the craft of cutting and shaping wood, stone, or other materials. It is associated with traditional Filipino artisanship and is still encountered in regions known for woodcarving such as Paete, Laguna.
Examples
" Maganda ang labra ng kahoy. "
Natural Translation
The carving of the wood is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the carving of wood.
" Maganda ang labra. "
Natural Translation
The carving is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the carving.
" Sa Paete, Laguna, ipinagmamalaki ng mga manggagawa ang masusing labra na nagpapakita ng kanilang husay sa sining. "
Natural Translation
In Paete, Laguna, the craftsmen take pride in the meticulous carving that shows their skill in art.
Literal Translation
In Paete, Laguna, take-pride by-the workers the meticulous carving that shows of their skill in art.
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