From root: buo
Usage Note
Buo-buo describes things that are not crushed or powdered, such as large chunks of ice or whole spices.
Examples
" Buo-buo pa ang paminta. "
Natural Translation
The peppercorns are still whole.
Literal Translation
In-whole-pieces still the pepper.
" May buo-buo pa sa gatas. "
Natural Translation
There are still whole pieces in the milk.
Literal Translation
There-is in-whole-pieces still in milk.
" Mas masarap ang adobo kapag buo-buo ang bawang na isinama mo sa halip na dinurog. "
Natural Translation
The adobo tastes better when the garlic you add is in whole pieces instead of crushed.
Literal Translation
More delicious the adobo when in-whole-pieces the garlic that added you instead of crushed.
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