Galeon (en. Galleon)

gale-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A large sea vessel used during the age of expeditions.

The galleon carried goods from Spain to the Philippines.

Ang galeon ay nagdadala ng mga kalakal mula sa Espanya patungong Pilipinas.

Usually has three or more sails and was used in trade and warfare.

Galleons were often involved in sea battles in their time.

Ang mga galeon ay madalas na sangkot sa mga laban ng dagat sa kanilang panahon.

Known for their large size and sturdy construction.

The knowledge developed in building galleons led to wider trade.

Ang karunungang inimbento sa paggawa ng galeon ay nagbigay-daan sa mas malawak na kalakal.

Spanish: galleon

Manila galleon

A specific type of galleon used in trade between Manila and Acapulco.

galeon ng Maynila

trade

The process of buying and selling goods.

kalakalan

sail

Equipment on a ship used to catch wind and propel.

layag

A very large ship, often used during festivals or celebrations.

This galleon is as big as a school, so we need two for our festival.

Ang galeon na ito ay kasing laki ng paaralan, kaya dalawa ang kailangan para sa aming fiesta.

A term used for leaving or going away, often used in funny stories.

I wonder why my ex is like a galleon, always leaving in the middle of problems?

Nagtataka ako, bakit parang galeon lagi ang ex ko, laging umalis sa mga gulo?

A term for a big thing that's hard to carry or move.

This problem is like a galleon, it's heavy and difficult to solve!

Parang galeon itong problema ko, ang bigat at ang hirap lutasin!