signos
sígnos with stress marks
an omen or fatal sign
Usage Note
Signos comes from Spanish signos and in Filipino folk belief refers to bad omens or portents of death and misfortune — an owl hooting near the house, a broken mirror, or a candle going out unexpectedly. It reflects the intersection of Catholic and animist belief systems in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Masamang signos daw iyon. "
Natural Translation
They say that's a bad omen.
Literal Translation
Bad omen reportedly that.
" Sabi ng matatanda, iyon ay isang masamang signos. "
Natural Translation
The elders say, that is a bad omen.
Literal Translation
Say of elders, that is a bad omen.
" Naniniwala pa rin ang ilang nakatatanda na ang pag-iyak ng aso sa gabi ay isang signos ng paparating na kasawian. "
Natural Translation
Some elders still believe that a dog crying at night is an omen of approaching misfortune.
Literal Translation
Believe still the some elderly that the crying of dog at night is an omen of approaching misfortune.
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