palasyo
palásyo with stress marks
palace
Usage Note
Palasyo is the Spanish-loan term for a palace and is most commonly heard in the phrase 'Malacañang Palace' or 'Palasyo ng Malacañang' — the official residence of the Philippine president. It can also refer to historical or fictional royal residences.
Examples
" Malaki ang palasyo ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The king's palace is big.
Literal Translation
Big the palace of king.
" Maganda ang palasyo. "
Natural Translation
The palace is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the palace.
" Maraming mamamahayag ang nagtipon sa harap ng palasyo upang maghintay ng pahayag mula sa pangulo. "
Natural Translation
Many journalists gathered in front of the palace to wait for a statement from the president.
Literal Translation
Many journalists the gathered in front of palace in-order-to wait of statement from the president.
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