Directionsadverb
Diretso
dee-RET-so
EnglishStraight ahead
Word of the Day · Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Diretso — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 24, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Diretso" borrows from the Spanish "directo" — like "tuo" and "wala," it's part of the everyday direction-giving toolkit that mixes native and Spanish-derived words freely.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Cebuano directions often chain instructions together rapidly — "diretso lang, layo pa, liko sa tuo" — expecting the listener to hold the whole sequence in mind rather than pausing between each step.
Example Sentences
Giving simple directions
Diretso lang ka, dili ka maliko.
“Just go straight, don't turn.”
Confirming a route
Diretso ba ni nga dalan padulong sa terminal?
“Is this road straight to the terminal?”
Detailed driving directions
Padayon ug diretso hangtod sa ikaduhang semaphore.
“Continue straight until the second traffic light.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Diretso" mean in Bisaya?
"Diretso" means "Straight ahead" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adverb in the Directions category, pronounced as "dee-RET-so".
How do you pronounce "Diretso" in Cebuano?
"Diretso" is pronounced "dee-RET-so". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Diretso" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Diretso lang ka, dili ka maliko." — "Just go straight, don't turn.". Cebuano directions often chain instructions together rapidly — "diretso lang, layo pa, liko sa tuo" — expecting the listener to hold the whole sequence in mind rather than pausing between each step.
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