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“Straight ahead” in Bisaya: Diretso

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Straight ahead” is Diretso, pronounced dee-RET-so. It's used as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Diretso

dee-RET-so

English meaning
Straight ahead
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce Diretso

Say it as dee-RET-so. 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

  • Diretso lang.

    “Just go straight.”

  • Diretso lang hangtod sa kanto.

    “Go straight until the corner.”

Related Bisaya words

Tuo

Right (direction)

TOO-oh

Wala

Left (direction)

wah-LAH

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Straight ahead" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Straight ahead" is Diretso, pronounced dee-RET-so.
How do you pronounce "Diretso"?
Pronounce it as dee-RET-so. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Diretso" mean in English?
"Diretso" means "Straight ahead" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Diretso" in a sentence?
Example: "Diretso lang." — Just go straight.
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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