retiro
retíro with stress marks
retire; retreat
Usage Note
Retiro is a Spanish loanword used to mean both retirement from a career and a spiritual or meditative retreat. In religious contexts it often refers to a formal multi-day prayer retreat, making it one of the few Filipino words that bridges professional and spiritual life.
Examples
" Malapit na ang retiro ko. "
Natural Translation
My retirement is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the retirement my.
" Malapit na ang kanyang retiro sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
His/Her retirement from work is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the his/her retirement from work.
" Pagkatapos ng tatlong dekada sa serbisyo publiko, inaabangan na niya ang kanyang retiro upang makapaglakbay kasama ang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
After three decades in public service, he is looking forward to his retirement so he can travel with his family.
Literal Translation
After of three decade in service public, awaited already he the his retirement so-that can-travel with the family.
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