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munisipal

munisipál with stress marks

municipal

adjective mu-ni-si-PAL Spanish origin Less Common

Usage Note

Munisipal is borrowed from Spanish municipal and describes things relating to a municipality, the basic unit of local government in the Philippines. It is standard in official documents, news reports, and administrative language.

Examples

Beginner

" Nasa munisipal na gusali ang opisina. "

Natural Translation

The office is in the municipal building.

Literal Translation

At-the municipal that building the office.

Intermediate

" Gaganapin ang pulong sa munisipal na bulwagan bukas ng umaga. "

Natural Translation

The meeting will be held at the municipal hall tomorrow morning.

Literal Translation

Will-be-held the meeting at municipal that hall tomorrow of morning.

Advanced

" Bago makakuha ng permiso, kailangan munang dumaan sa munisipal na tanggapan at magbayad ng tamang bayarin sa kahera. "

Natural Translation

Before getting a permit, you first need to go through the municipal office and pay the correct fee at the cashier.

Literal Translation

Before get of permit, need first pass-through at-the municipal that office and pay of correct fee at-the cashier.

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