Adobo

Pronunciation: /əˈdoʊboʊ/

Definitions of adobo

noun a Filipino dish of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then simmered until tender

Example Sentences

A1 I love cooking with adobo sauce.

A2 My mom makes the best adobo chicken.

B1 Adobo is a popular Filipino dish made with meat marinated in vinegar and spices.

B2 The secret to a delicious adobo is letting it marinate overnight.

C1 Many chefs experiment with different variations of adobo to create unique flavors.

C2 The adobo recipe passed down through generations in my family is a closely guarded secret.

Examples of adobo in a Sentence

formal The traditional Filipino dish, adobo, is made with marinated meat cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices.

informal I love how my mom makes adobo - it's always so flavorful and tender.

slang Let's invite everyone over for a potluck and have some bomb adobo!

figurative His speech was a perfect adobo of humor and seriousness, keeping the audience engaged throughout.

Grammatical Forms of adobo

• past tense: adoboed
• plural: adobos
• comparative: more adobo
• superlative: most adobo
• present tense: adobos
• future tense: will adobo
• perfect tense: have adoboed
• continuous tense: is adoboing
• singular: adobo
• positive degree: adobo
• infinitive: to adobo
• gerund: adoboing
• participle: adoboed

Origin and Evolution of adobo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'adobo' originated from the Spanish language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spanish cuisine to refer to a marinade or seasoning mixture, the term 'adobo' has evolved to also refer to a Filipino cooking method where meat is marinated and then stewed in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices.