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    Calesa (en. Carriage)

    /ka.ˈles.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of vehicle pulled by a horse, commonly used on streets.
    We rode a carriage to the market.
    Sumakay kami sa calesa papuntang palengke.
    A vehicle used for transporting people in earlier times.
    The calesa is part of the history of transportation in the Philippines.
    Ang calesa ay bahagi ng kasaysayan ng transportasyon sa Pilipinas.
    A passenger vehicle with a roof that is often seen in scenic views.
    Tourists can see the calesa in the stunning views of Manila.
    Makikita sa mga turista ang calesa sa mga nakamamanghang tanawin ng Maynila.

    Etymology

    Spanish 'calesa'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ride in a calesa
    to travel using a calesa
    sumakay sa calesa

    Related Words

    horse
    An animal used to pull a calesa.
    kabayo
    vehicle
    A mode of transportation, either passenger or cargo.
    sasakyan

    Slang Meanings

    Horse-drawn carriage
    Our trip using the calesa to the town was just right.
    Sakto lang ang biyahe namin gamit ang calesa papuntang bayan.
    Slow mode of transportation
    If you want a chill ride, take the calesa.
    Kung gusto mo ng chill na biyahe, sumakay ka ng calesa.
    Show-off from childhood
    When I was a kid, I always showed off in the calesa on the street.
    Nung bata ako, lagi akong naliligo sa calesa sa kalsada.