tonelada
toneláda with stress marks
ton
Usage Note
Tonelada is a Spanish loanword and the standard Tagalog word for a metric ton, used in news reporting, trade, agriculture, and industry. Informally, Filipinos also use it hyperbolically to mean a huge amount of something.
Examples
" Isang tonelada ang bigas. "
Natural Translation
The rice weighs one ton.
Literal Translation
One ton the rice.
" Isang tonelada ang bigat ng bato. "
Natural Translation
The weight of the rock is one ton.
Literal Translation
One ton the weight of rock.
" Ayon sa balita, ilang tonelada ng basura ang naiipon araw-araw sa lungsod kaya kailangan ng mas mabuting paraan ng pagtatapon. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, several tons of garbage accumulate daily in the city, so a better way of disposal is needed.
Literal Translation
According to news, several tons of garbage the accumulate daily in city so needed of more good way of disposal.
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