From root: pulo
Usage Note
Pulu-pulo refers to several small islands or islets located close together. It is often used to describe tourist destinations known for having many small islands.
Examples
" Maganda ang pulu-pulo dito. "
Natural Translation
The cluster of islands here is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the cluster-of-islands here.
" Maraming pulu-pulo sa dagat na ito. "
Natural Translation
There are many clusters of islands in this sea.
Literal Translation
Many cluster of islands in sea that this.
" Marami ang bumibisita sa lugar na ito dahil sa magagandang pulu-pulo na maaari mong libutin sakay ng maliit na bangka. "
Natural Translation
Many people visit this place because of the beautiful clusters of islands you can tour aboard a small boat.
Literal Translation
Many the visiting to place that this because of beautiful clusters-of-islands that can by-you go-around riding of small boat.
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