Probinsya (en. Province)

pro-bin-sya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An administrative division larger than a town or city.

The province of Batangas is known for its beaches.

Ang probinsya ng Batangas ay kilala sa mga dalampasigan nito.

A place that is less populated and generally quieter compared to cities.

My grandmother prefers to live in the province than in the city.

Mas gusto ng aking lola na manirahan sa probinsya kaysa sa syudad.

A territory that has its own government and is connected to the national government.

Each province has its own regulations and laws.

Ang bawat probinsya ay may kanya-kanyang alituntunin at batas.

Spanish word: 'provincia'

in the province

conveys the impression of simple living and nature

sa probinsya

city

A more populated and primary center of economy and culture compared to the province.

lungsod

town

A smaller locale that has an administrative category and is typically part of a province.

bayan

rural area

We're in the province, so it's quieter here than in the city.

Nasa probinsya kami, kaya mas tahimik dito kesa sa siyudad.

far away

The province is far away from the city.

Ang probinsya kasi, malayo ang pabalik sa siyudad.

remote

There are remote provinces with beautiful scenery.

May mga liblib na probinsya na ang ganda ng tanawin.

nature

Sometimes it's more enjoyable in the province because it's full of nature.

Minsan mas masaya sa probinsya kasi puro kalikasan.