adobo
/aˈdobo/
adobo is the Spanish word for the Philippine dish adobo.
In Spain, adobo typically refers to a marinade.
Meaning: Philippine dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdobo/
Did you know?
- While the Philippine dish is famous, the Spanish term adobo actually refers to the technique of preserving food in vinegar and spices, which was a precursor to the Filipino style.
- In some Latin American cultures, adobo refers to a specific blend of dried chilies and spices rather than the process of marinating.
- Unlike the Philippine dish which uses soy sauce, a traditional Spanish adobo relies heavily on pimentón, which is a smoked paprika powder.
Examples in context
- El adobo filipino tradicional es sabroso y aromático.Traditional Filipino adobo is tasty and aromatic.
- ¿Cómo preparas tu adobo especial?How do you make your special adobo?
- Me gustaría probar un adobo picante.I would like to try a spicy adobo.
- El adobo es un plato muy rico.Adobo is a very delicious dish.
- Me gustaría probar el adobo filipino.I would like to try Philippine adobo.
- Ella preparó adobo para la cena.She prepared adobo for dinner.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- Mateo¿Quieres comer adobo hoy?Do you want to eat adobo today?
- SofíaSí, me encanta ese plato.Yes, I love that dish.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos al restaurante filipino.Perfect, let's go to the Filipino restaurant.
- Sofía¡Buena idea, Mateo!Good idea, Mateo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry adobo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
