trono
tróno with stress marks
throne
Usage Note
Trono comes from Spanish 'trono' and is used in both religious and secular contexts. In Catholic processions and Flores de Mayo festivals, the image of the Virgin Mary is placed on a decorated trono; it also appears in historical and literary references to royal courts.
Examples
" Maganda ang trono ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The king's throne is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the throne of king.
" Nakaupo ang reyna sa kanyang trono. "
Natural Translation
The queen is sitting on his/her throne.
Literal Translation
Sitting the queen on his/her throne.
" Matapos mamatay ang matandang hari, ang kanyang panganay na anak ang umakyat sa trono ng kaharian. "
Natural Translation
After the old king died, his eldest child ascended to the throne of the kingdom.
Literal Translation
After died the old king, the his eldest child the ascended to throne of kingdom.
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