munisipalidad
munisipalidád with stress marks
municipality
Usage Note
Munisipalidad comes from Spanish municipalidad and refers to the municipality, the third-level administrative division of the Philippines governed by a mayor and council. In everyday speech many Filipinos use munisipalidad and bayan interchangeably.
Examples
" Malapit ang munisipalidad namin. "
Natural Translation
Our municipality is nearby.
Literal Translation
Near the municipality ours.
" Ang aming munisipalidad ay naglunsad ng bagong programa para sa kalikasan. "
Natural Translation
Our municipality launched a new program for the environment.
Literal Translation
The our municipality is launched of new program for to environment.
" Kung gusto mong magpa-rehistro ng negosyo, kailangan mong pumunta muna sa tanggapan ng munisipalidad upang kumuha ng permit. "
Natural Translation
If you want to register a business, you first need to go to the municipality's office to get a permit.
Literal Translation
If want you-to register of business, need you-to go first to office of-the municipality so-that get of permit.
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