Usage Note
Pabo is the Filipino word for turkey, borrowed from Spanish 'pavo'. While not a staple in traditional Filipino cuisine, turkey has become associated with Filipino-American Thanksgiving celebrations and is increasingly seen during the Christmas season in urban areas.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na pabo. "
Natural Translation
The roasted turkey is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the roasted that turkey.
" Masarap ang niluto nilang pabo para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
The turkey they cooked for dinner is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the cooked their turkey for in dinner.
" Tuwing Pasko, naghahanda ang pamilya namin ng buong pabo na pinapalamnan ng mga rekado at iniihaw sa pugon. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, our family prepares a whole turkey stuffed with seasonings and roasted in the oven.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, preparing the family our of whole turkey that stuffed with seasonings and roasted in oven.
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