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“Visitor” in Bisaya: bisita

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “visitor” is bisita, pronounced bi-SI-ta. 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

bisita

bi-SI-ta

English meaning
visitor / guest
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce bisita

Say it as bi-SI-ta. 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

  • Naa mi bisita kagahapon.

    “We had a visitor yesterday.”

Cultural context

Visitors are never turned away hungry in Cebuano homes — offering food is the first thing done when a bisita arrives.

Related Bisaya words

Higala

Friend

hee-GAH-lah

Balay

House / Home

BAH-lie

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "visitor" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "visitor" is bisita, pronounced bi-SI-ta.
How do you pronounce "bisita"?
Pronounce it as bi-SI-ta. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "bisita" mean in English?
"bisita" means "visitor / guest" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "bisita" in a sentence?
Example: "Naa mi bisita kagahapon." — We had a visitor yesterday.
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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