sireno
siréno with stress marks
watchman (variant of sereno)
Usage Note
Sireno is a variant spelling of sereno, from Spanish, referring to the night watchman who once called out the time and weather during the colonial era. Today it refers more generally to a night security guard in rural or small-town contexts, where the Spanish colonial role has evolved into a familiar community fixture.
Examples
" May sireno sa baryo. "
Natural Translation
There is a watchman in the village.
Literal Translation
Has watchman in village.
" Nagbabantay ang sireno sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
The watchman guards at night.
Literal Translation
Guarding the watchman at night.
" Tuwing gabi ay umiikot ang sireno sa buong nayon upang tiyaking ligtas ang mga natutulog na pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Every night the watchman makes his rounds across the whole village to make sure the sleeping families are safe.
Literal Translation
Every night goes-around the watchman in whole village to ensure safe the sleeping families.
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