upa
úpa with stress marks
rent (payment for lease)
Usage Note
Upa refers to the payment for renting a property like a house or room, as well as the fee paid for someone's labor or services. It is a fundamental word used in daily life when discussing monthly living expenses and housing.
Examples
" Mahal ang upa dito. "
Natural Translation
The rent here is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the rent here.
" Nagbabayad ako ng upa. "
Natural Translation
I am paying the rent.
Literal Translation
I am paying the rent.
" Bago matapos ang buwan, sinisiguro kong naipon ang pera para sa upa ng aming inuupahang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before the month ends, I make sure I've saved the money for the rent of the house we lease.
Literal Translation
Before end the month, ensuring I-that saved the money for rent of our being-leased house.
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