Usage Note
Tore comes from Spanish torre and most commonly refers to the bell tower of a church — a defining feature of colonial-era churches that remain iconic landmarks at the centre of Philippine towns. It can also mean a watchtower or any tall tower structure.
Examples
" Mataas ang tore ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The church tower is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the tower of church.
" Mataas ang tore ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The tower of the church is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the tower of church.
" Tuwing tanghali, naririnig namin ang mga kampana mula sa lumang tore ng simbahan sa gitna ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
Every noon, we hear the bells from the old church tower at the center of town.
Literal Translation
Every noon, hear we the plural bells from old tower of church at middle of town.
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