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One hundred (100)” in Bisaya: Usa ka gatos

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “One hundred (100)” is Usa ka gatos, pronounced OO-sah kah GAH-tos. It's used as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Usa ka gatos

OO-sah kah GAH-tos

English meaning
One hundred (100)
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce Usa ka gatos

Say it as OO-sah kah GAH-tos. 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

  • Usa ka gatos pesos ang presyo.

    The price is one hundred pesos.

Usage note

Gatos means hundred. Two hundred = Duha ka gatos.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "One hundred (100)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "One hundred (100)" is Usa ka gatos, pronounced OO-sah kah GAH-tos.
How do you pronounce "Usa ka gatos"?
Pronounce it as OO-sah kah GAH-tos. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Usa ka gatos" mean in English?
"Usa ka gatos" means "One hundred (100)" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Usa ka gatos" in a sentence?
Example: "Usa ka gatos pesos ang presyo." — The price is one hundred pesos.
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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