lupa
lúpa with stress marks
earth; land; soil
Usage Note
Lupa refers to the physical ground, soil for gardening, or real estate property. It is the standard term used when discussing land ownership, agriculture, or the earth beneath your feet.
Examples
" Mainit ang lupa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The ground is hot now.
Literal Translation
Hot the ground now.
" Ang lupa ay mataba para sa pagtatanim. "
Natural Translation
The soil is fertile for planting.
Literal Translation
The soil is fertile for planting.
" Ipinamana sa kanya ng kanyang lolo ang malawak na lupa na ngayon ay tinataniman ng palay. "
Natural Translation
His grandfather bequeathed to him the vast land that is now planted with rice.
Literal Translation
Was-bequeathed to him by his grandfather the vast land that now is planted-with rice.
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