From root: lapad
Usage Note
Kalaparan refers to the measurement of width or the vast expanse of an area like a field or ocean.
Examples
" Malaki ang kalaparan ng bukid. "
Natural Translation
The breadth of the field is large.
Literal Translation
Big the breadth of field.
" Ang kalaparan ng dagat ay asul. "
Natural Translation
The expanse of the sea is blue.
Literal Translation
The expanse of sea is blue.
" Tumingin kami sa kalaparan ng dagat mula sa tuktok ng bundok at namangha sa ganda ng tanawin. "
Natural Translation
We looked out at the expanse of the sea from the top of the mountain and marveled at the beauty of the view.
Literal Translation
Looked we at the expanse of sea from the top of mountain and marveled at beauty of view.
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