Abortion in Tagalog

“Abortion” in Tagalog is translated as “Pagpapalaglag” or “Aborsyon”, referring to the termination of pregnancy. Understanding this term is crucial for discussing reproductive health topics in Filipino contexts, as it encompasses both medical and social dimensions of pregnancy termination.

[Words] = Abortion

[Definition]:

• Abortion /əˈbɔːrʃən/
• Noun 1: The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
• Noun 2: The spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently (miscarriage).
• Noun 3: An object or undertaking that is unpleasant or badly made or carried out.

[Synonyms] = Pagpapalaglag, Aborsyon, Pagtatapon ng sanggol, Pagkakuha ng bata, Paglalabas ng dinadala

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The debate over abortion rights continues to be a controversial topic in many countries around the world.
• Ex1_PH: Ang debate tungkol sa mga karapatan sa pagpapalaglag ay patuloy na isang kontrobersyal na paksa sa maraming bansa sa buong mundo.
• Ex2_EN: She experienced a spontaneous abortion during her first trimester and needed medical attention.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nakaranas ng kusang pagpapalaglag sa kanyang unang trimester at nangangailangan ng medikal na atensyon.
• Ex3_EN: The hospital provides counseling services for women considering abortion as an option.
• Ex3_PH: Ang ospital ay nagbibigay ng serbisyong pagpapayo para sa mga kababaihan na isinasaalang-alang ang aborsyon bilang isang pagpipilian.
• Ex4_EN: Legal restrictions on abortion vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga legal na paghihigpit sa pagpapalaglag ay lubhang nag-iiba mula sa isang hurisdiksyon patungo sa iba.
• Ex5_EN: Medical abortion involves taking medication to end a pregnancy in its early stages.
• Ex5_PH: Ang medikal na aborsyon ay nagsasangkot ng pag-inom ng gamot upang tapusin ang pagbubuntis sa maagang yugto nito.