Usage Note
Reglamento is a formal Spanish loanword for a set of rules or bylaws, used in legal, organizational, and institutional settings. It appears commonly in barangay ordinances, organizational charters, and military or government contexts.
Examples
" Sundin natin ang reglamento. "
Natural Translation
Let's follow the regulations.
Literal Translation
Follow we the regulation.
" Sinunod nila ang reglamento ng organisasyon. "
Natural Translation
They followed the regulations of the organization.
Literal Translation
Followed they the regulations of-the organization.
" Bagaman mabigat ang ilang reglamento ng barangay, naniniwala ang kapitan na kailangan ito para sa kaayusan ng komunidad. "
Natural Translation
Although some of the barangay's regulations are strict, the captain believes they are necessary for the order of the community.
Literal Translation
Although heavy the some regulation of-the barangay, believes the captain that needed this for the order of-the community.
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