From root: laro
Usage Note
Palarô refers to a series of games or a sports program, such as the Palarong Pambansa which is the national student-athlete competition in the Philippines.
Examples
" May palaro sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
There are organized games at school.
Literal Translation
There-is organized-games at school.
" Maraming palarô sa piyesta. "
Natural Translation
There are many organized games at the festival.
Literal Translation
Many organized-games at festival.
" Sumali ang lahat ng klase sa palaro na inihanda ng paaralan para sa buwan ng wika. "
Natural Translation
Every class joined the sports fest the school prepared for Language Month.
Literal Translation
Joined the all of class in games that prepared by school for month of language.
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