This is the 3033rd most frequent Spanish word.
filipinas
"Filipinas" means "the Philippines" (a country) or "chef's jacket or coat" in Spanish.
Here, 'Filipinas' refers to the name of the country in a geographical and proper noun context.
Las Filipinas son un país compuesto por muchas islas.
The Philippines is a country composed of many islands.
In this sentence, 'filipinas' refers to a specific type of garment, a loose shirt commonly used in certain professions.
Mi amigo compra filipinas para trabajar cómodamente.
My friend buys work shirts to work comfortably.
Here, 'filipinas' again indicates the garments, with emphasis on their appearance.