sepulkro
sepúlkro with stress marks
a sepulchre; tomb
Usage Note
Sepulkro comes from Spanish sepulcro and is most commonly encountered during Holy Week, when churches display elaborate sepulchre replicas to mark the burial of Christ. The word carries strong religious and cultural resonance tied to Filipino Catholic tradition.
Examples
" May sepulkro sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
There is a sepulchre in the church.
Literal Translation
Has sepulchre in church.
" Bumisita kami sa simbahan para panoorin ang sepulkro tuwing Biyernes Santo. "
Natural Translation
We visited the church to see the sepulchre every Good Friday.
Literal Translation
Visited we at-the church to watch the sepulchre every Good Friday.
" Tuwing Mahal na Araw, dinarayo ng mga deboto ang mga simbahang nagtatanghal ng sepulkro habang dala ang kanilang panata. "
Natural Translation
Every Holy Week, devotees flock to the churches that display the sepulchre while carrying out their vows.
Literal Translation
Every Holy Week, flocked-to by the devotees the churches displaying the sepulchre while carried their vow.
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