rebulto
rebúlto with stress marks
statue; monument
Usage Note
Rebulto comes from Spanish 'bulto' and in the Philippines most commonly refers to religious statues of saints or the Virgin Mary displayed in churches and households. It carries strong Catholic devotional connotations alongside its secular meaning of any sculpted figure or monument.
Examples
" May rebulto sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
There is a statue in the church.
Literal Translation
Has statue in church.
" May rebulto ni Jose Rizal sa gitna ng plaza. "
Natural Translation
There is a statue of Jose Rizal in the middle of the plaza.
Literal Translation
Has statue of Jose Rizal in-the middle of-the plaza.
" Tuwing Mahal na Araw, dinadalhan ng mga deboto ng bulaklak ang rebulto ng Birhen sa loob ng kapilya. "
Natural Translation
Every Holy Week, the devotees bring flowers to the statue of the Virgin inside the chapel.
Literal Translation
Every Holy Day, brought by the devotees of flower the statue of-the Virgin in inside of-the chapel.
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