ospisyo
ospísyo with stress marks
orphanage; institution for children
Usage Note
Ospisyo is a Spanish loanword referring to a residential institution that cares for orphaned or abandoned children. Many ospisyo in the Philippines are run by Catholic religious orders, reflecting the Church's historic role in social welfare; the term may also refer to a hospice for the elderly or sick.
Examples
" Lumaki siya sa ospisyo. "
Natural Translation
He/She grew up in an orphanage.
Literal Translation
Grew-up he/she in orphanage.
" Bumisita kami sa isang ospisyo upang magbigay ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
We visited an orphanage to give help.
Literal Translation
Visited we to one orphanage to give of help.
" Tuwing Pasko ay nagdadala ang aming pamilya ng pagkain at laruan sa ospisyo upang masaya ang mga batang walang magulang. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas our family brings food and toys to the orphanage so that the children without parents can be happy.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas brings our family of food and toy to orphanage so-that happy the plural child without parent.
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