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adobo

Pronunciation: [əˈdoʊboʊ]

Word

Context: “food”

(noun) a popular dish in some countries, especially in the Philippines. Adobo is made by marinating meat, usually chicken or pork, in vinegar, soy sauce, and spices, and then cooking it. It has a tangy and savory flavor. People often enjoy it with rice.

Example

Last night, my mother made delicious chicken adobo for dinner.

Example

We didn’t have any adobo for lunch, so I just ate a sandwich instead.

Example

Have you ever tried adobo before?

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