mansanas
mansánas with stress marks
apple
Usage Note
Mansanas is a popular imported fruit in the Philippines, frequently used in festive fruit salads and given as a gift during hospital visits. It is widely available year-round and is culturally associated with health and special occasions.
Examples
" Pula ang mansanas. "
Natural Translation
The apple is red.
Literal Translation
Red the apple.
" Ang mansanas ay masarap. "
Natural Translation
The apple is delicious.
Literal Translation
The apple is delicious.
" Nagdala kami ng isang basket na mansanas nang dumalaw kami sa lola na naospital noong nakaraang linggo. "
Natural Translation
We brought a basket of apples when we visited Grandma, who was hospitalized last week.
Literal Translation
Brought we of one basket of apple when visited we (subject) grandma that hospitalized last week.
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