turno
túrno with stress marks
turn; shift
Usage Note
Turno, from Spanish turno, refers to a rotation or scheduled shift — most commonly a work shift (turno ng gabi = night shift) or a turn in a queue. It is ubiquitous in workplaces, hospitals, and service settings. The word has been fully integrated into Filipino and is used without conscious awareness of its Spanish origin.
Examples
" Maganda ang turismo dito. "
Natural Translation
Tourism is good here.
Literal Translation
Good the tourism here.
" Turno ko na para maglaro. "
Natural Translation
It is my turn to play now.
Literal Translation
Turn my already to play.
" Lumalago ang turismo sa probinsya simula nang ayusin ng pamahalaan ang mga kalsada patungo sa mga magagandang tanawin. "
Natural Translation
Tourism in the province has been growing since the government fixed the roads leading to the beautiful sights.
Literal Translation
Growing the tourism at province since when fixed by-the government the roads going to the beautiful views.
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