Usage Note
Setro comes from Spanish cetro and is primarily encountered in religious and ceremonial contexts — the scepter carried by statues of the Santo Niño or royal figures during fiestas and processions. It also appears in literary descriptions of royalty and power.
Examples
" Hawak ng hari ang setro. "
Natural Translation
The king holds the scepter.
Literal Translation
Holds of-the king the scepter.
" Hawak ng imahen ng Santo Niño ang isang setro bilang tanda ng kanyang kapangyarihan. "
Natural Translation
The image of the Holy Child holds a scepter as a sign of his/her power.
Literal Translation
Holds the image of-the Holy Child a scepter as sign of his/her power.
" Tuwing piyesta, ipinaparada ng mga deboto ang imahen ng santo na may hawak na ginintuang setro at korona. "
Natural Translation
During every fiesta, the devotees parade the image of the saint holding a golden scepter and crown.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, parade by-the devotees the image of-the saint that has hold golden scepter and crown.
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