Probinsiya (en. Province)

pro-bin-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A designated territory or administrative division in a country.

The province of Rizal is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Ang probinsiya ng Rizal ay kilala sa mga magagandang tanawin.

An area that is not urbanized and often has many natural resources.

Many people return to their provinces during vacations.

Maraming mga tao ang bumabalik sa kanilang mga probinsiya tuwing bakasyon.

A unit of local government with its own laws and regulations.

There are assigned officials in each province for local governance.

May mga nakatalaga ng mga opisyal sa bawat probinsiya para sa lokal na pamamahala.

Spanish word: provincia

province of Metro Manila

Reference to a region not listed as a province but with a high population density.

probinsiya ng Kalakhang Maynila

capital

The main city or town of a province where government offices are located.

kapital

towns

Smaller units of government that are part of a province.

mga bayan

province or a non-city area

The scenery in the province is beautiful, it's really captivating!

Ang ganda ng mga tanawin sa probinsiya, talagang nakakabighani!

a far or quiet place

I prefer the province because it's quiet, unlike in Manila.

Mas gusto ko sa probinsiya kasi tahimik, hindi parang sa Maynila.

a place where people are not as well-off

There in the province, life is different, simpler, and happier.

Doon sa probinsiya, iba ang buhay, mas simple at mas masaya.