COMMON EXPRESSIONS

mao

That is / the one / exactly

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BISAYA TO ENGLISH

What does mao mean in Bisaya?

mao is a Cebuano Bisaya adverb meaning “That is / the one / exactly.” Compare how it appears in real speech, then explore the related common expressions words below.

In the SpeakMore Bisaya dictionary, mao is glossed as That is / the one / exactly. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO BISAYA

How do you say “That is / the one / exactly” in Cebuano Bisaya?

mao

To say “That is / the one / exactly” in Cebuano Bisaya, use mao.

COMMON QUESTIONS

mao FAQ

What does mao mean in Bisaya?

mao means “That is / the one / exactly” in Cebuano Bisaya. It is listed as a adverb in the Common Expressions topic cluster.

How do you say “That is / the one / exactly” in Cebuano Bisaya?

“That is / the one / exactly” in Cebuano Bisaya is mao. Use this page as a quick reference, then practise the word in short sentences and real conversation.

Is mao Bisaya or Cebuano?

mao is a Cebuano Bisaya word. In the Philippines, Bisaya often refers to the Cebuano language variety spoken across much of the Visayas and Mindanao.