adobo
noun
ado·bo
ə-ˈdō-bō 
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
plural adobos
1
: a Philippine dish of fish or meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
2
: a spicy marinade used in Latin American cuisine and usually containing vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers
chipotles in adobo
3
: a seasoning mixture that typically includes ground dried garlic, ground dried onion, oregano, salt, and pepper
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The chef behind the birria tacos and adobo tuna that won over Teocalli’s first customers in Lafayette said the newest location, its fourth, will feature tapas in the basement.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Taste and add more lime juice, salt, pepper or adobo.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Using a paper towel, wipe out the skillet. 2: Prepare the spicy sour cream: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and adobo sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper.
3: Prepare the assembly line: On a large flat surface, set out the flour tortillas.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Learning to make adobo increased my confidence to cook other Filipino recipes.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Taste and add more lime juice, salt, pepper or adobo.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Using a paper towel, wipe out the skillet. 2: Prepare the spicy sour cream: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and adobo sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper.
3: Prepare the assembly line: On a large flat surface, set out the flour tortillas.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Learning to make adobo increased my confidence to cook other Filipino recipes.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adobo
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“Adobo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adobo. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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