philippines

BrE /fɪˈlɪpɪnz/ AmE /fɪˈlɪpiːnz/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY [singular] B2

a country in Southeast Asia consisting of a group of islands, including Luzon and Mindanao

Filipinas

Collocations Philippines archipelago

The Philippines is a popular tourist destination.

Filipinas es un destino turístico muy popular.

2 PEOPLE [plural] B1

the people who live in or come from the Philippines

filipinos, filipinas (plural)

Collocations Filipino community

Many Filipinos work abroad as nurses and caregivers.

Muchos filipinos trabajan en el extranjero como enfermeras y cuidadores.