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caldo

broth

noun KAHL-doh Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: From Latin calidus (warm, hot).

Also means

stock

Usage Note

Caldo is a savoury liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables — what English calls 'stock' or 'broth.' Caldo de pollo (chicken broth) is a classic remedy for illness in Spanish-speaking households. In some Latin American countries caldo can refer to a fuller soup or stew.

Examples

"Tomó un caldo caliente para aliviar el resfriado."

Natural Translation

She had a hot broth to relieve the cold.

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