residensiya
residensíya with stress marks
residence
Usage Note
Residensiya is a Spanish loanword used in formal and official contexts — government IDs, legal documents, and formal addresses require one's residensiya. In everyday speech, Filipinos more commonly say tirahan or bahay; residensiya implies a more permanent, established dwelling.
Examples
" Malapit ang aming residensiya. "
Natural Translation
Our residence is nearby.
Literal Translation
Near the our residence.
" Malaki ang kanyang residensiya sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her residence in the province is big.
Literal Translation
Big the his/her residence in province.
" Kailangan mong ipakita ang patunay ng iyong residensiya bago ka makapag-apply ng bagong identification card. "
Natural Translation
You need to show proof of your residence before you can apply for a new identification card.
Literal Translation
Need you show the proof of your residence before you can-apply of new identification card.
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