Adobo (en. Adobo)
a-do-bo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A traditional Filipino dish usually made from chicken or pork tenderized in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices.
Adobo is one of the favorite foods of Filipinos.
Ang adobo ay isa sa mga paboritong pagkain ng mga Pilipino.
A cooking method that uses vinegar and soy sauce as primary ingredients.
Adobo is a delicious way of seasoning meat.
Ang adobo ay isang masarap na paraan ng pagpapalasa sa karne.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
Home-cooked Adobo
Adobo cooked at home.
Adobo sa bahay
Family Adobo
Adobo that represents family togetherness.
Adobo sa pamilya
Related Words
vinegar
An ingredient used in adobo that provides sourness.
suka
soy sauce
An ingredient used in adobo for saltiness and flavor.
toyo
Slang Meanings
Filipino comfort food
All I need is adobo to relieve my stress.
Adobo lang ang kailangan ko para maalis ang stress ko.
Family cooking
When you say adobo, it's like saying 'family bonding'.
Kapag sinabing adobo, parang sinasabi mo nang 'family bonding'.
Very delicious food
His adobo is awesome! I can't stop eating it.
Ang adobo niya, astig! Parang hindi ko matigil kakakain.
Favorite in gatherings
Adobo is always there in our gatherings, nothing beats it!
Laging andiyan ang adobo sa mga handaan namin, wala nang tatalo!