latigo
latígo with stress marks
whip; lash
Usage Note
Latigo is a Spanish loanword (from látigo) for a leather whip used for driving animals or, historically, for punishment. It appears in horse-riding contexts, historical narratives of the Spanish colonial period, and in the Penitensya — penitential flagellation practiced by some devout Catholics during Holy Week.
Examples
" Takot siya sa latigo. "
Natural Translation
He is afraid of the whip.
Literal Translation
Afraid he of-the whip.
" Mahaba ang latigo. "
Natural Translation
The whip is long.
Literal Translation
Long the whip.
" Tuwing Mahal na Araw, may mga deboto pa ring gumagamit ng latigo bilang bahagi ng kanilang penitensya. "
Natural Translation
Every Holy Week, there are still devotees who use a whip as part of their penance.
Literal Translation
Every Holy Day, there devotees still using of whip as part of their penance.
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