rebentador
rebentadór with stress marks
firecracker
Usage Note
Rebentador comes from Spanish 'reventador' and refers to firecrackers or explosive fireworks. Despite ongoing government restrictions and annual injuries, firecrackers remain deeply embedded in Filipino New Year celebrations, and the word is commonly heard in December news reports about firecracker-related accidents.
Examples
" Maingay ang rebentador. "
Natural Translation
The firecracker is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the firecracker.
" Ipinagbawal ng gobyerno ang paggamit ng rebentador sa paligid ng mga ospital. "
Natural Translation
The government banned the use of firecrackers near hospitals.
Literal Translation
Banned the government the use of firecrackers near the plural hospital.
" Tuwing bisperas ng Bagong Taon, nagpapaputok ng rebentador ang mga kabataan kahit alam nilang delikado ito. "
Natural Translation
Every New Year's Eve, young people set off firecrackers even though they know it is dangerous.
Literal Translation
Every eve of New Year, setting-off of firecracker the plural youth even know they-that dangerous this.
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