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“Dried” in Bisaya: buwad

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “dried” is buwad, pronounced BU-wad. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

buwad

BU-wad

English meaning
dried/salted fish
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce buwad

Say it as BU-wad. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Kan-on ug buwad ang pamahaw sa probinsya.

    “Rice and dried fish is the provincial breakfast.”

Cultural context

Buwad is a pantry staple in Cebuano homes. Danggit (dried rabbitfish) from Cebu is considered the best in the Philippines.

Related Bisaya words

Isda

Fish

EES-dah

Kan-on

Cooked rice

KAHN-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "dried" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "dried" is buwad, pronounced BU-wad.
How do you pronounce "buwad"?
Pronounce it as BU-wad. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "buwad" mean in English?
"buwad" means "dried/salted fish" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "buwad" in a sentence?
Example: "Kan-on ug buwad ang pamahaw sa probinsya." — Rice and dried fish is the provincial breakfast.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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