rekorida
rekórida with stress marks
route; round; distance covered
Usage Note
Rekorida is a Spanish loanword from 'recorrida' meaning route or regular round, most common in the context of jeepney and bus routes, delivery rounds, and patrol beats. It is also used metaphorically for any regular circuit of activities.
Examples
" Mahaba ang rekorida ng dyip. "
Natural Translation
The jeepney's route is long.
Literal Translation
Long the route of jeep.
" Mahaba ang kanyang rekorida araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
His/Her route is long every day.
Literal Translation
Long the his/her route every-day.
" Tuwing umaga, sinisimulan ng tsuper ang kanyang rekorida bago pa man magising ang karamihan sa mga pasahero. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the driver begins his route even before most of the passengers wake up.
Literal Translation
Every morning, begins of driver the his route before even wake-up the most in plural passenger.
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