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apartamento

Apartment

Beginnernoun

Definition

A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.

Example

Umuupa kami ng apartamento sa lungsod.

We rent an apartment in the city.

Etymology

'Apartamento' is borrowed from Spanish, reflecting historical colonial influences on Philippine languages and culture, specifically addressing modern urban living.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in urban settings, recognized in both formal and informal speech, particularly when discussing housing.

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