petsa
pétsa with stress marks
date (calendar)
Usage Note
Petsa is the standard term for the calendar date in both formal and informal settings. It is typically used alongside Spanish-derived names for months (e.g., Enero, Pebrero) when stating the full date.
Examples
" Ano ang petsa bukas? "
Natural Translation
What is the date tomorrow?
Literal Translation
What the date tomorrow?
" Ano ang petsa ngayon? "
Natural Translation
What is the date today?
Literal Translation
What the date today?
" Tiyakin mong tama ang petsa sa kontrata bago mo ito pirmahan sa harap ng abogado. "
Natural Translation
Make sure the date on the contract is correct before you sign it in front of the lawyer.
Literal Translation
Ensure you-that correct the date on contract before you this sign in front of lawyer.
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