The Cebuano/Bisaya word adobo means “adobo — meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic”. Pronounced a-DO-bo, it is used as a noun across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what adobo means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.
In Bisaya (Cebuano), adobo translates to “adobo — meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic”.
Bisaya word
adobo
English meaning
adobo
Part of speech
Noun
Capital letters mark the stressed syllable — say it louder and slightly longer.
Bisaya stress is phonemic, meaning the wrong stress can change a word's meaning or make it unrecognisable to native speakers. For adobo, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in a-DO-bo. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.
Lami kaayo ang adobo ni mama.
Mom's adobo is so delicious.
Adobo is considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. Every family has their own secret recipe.
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