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    Caldera (en. Boiler)

    /kalˈdeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large vessel used to heat water or food.
    A boiler was used to boil water for the soup.
    Se utilizó una caldera para hervir agua para la sopa.
    Geological structure formed when a volcano collapses after an eruption.
    The volcano's caldera turned into a beautiful lake.
    La caldera del volcán se convirtió en un lago hermoso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caldaria', which refers to a place of heat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the boiler
    To be in a complicated or dangerous situation.
    estar en la caldera
    pressure boiler
    Device used in the industry to generate steam.
    caldera de presión

    Related Words

    water
    Transparent and colorless liquid that constitutes the most common element on Earth.
    agua
    steam
    Spike resulting from the boiling of water.
    vapor

    Slang Meanings

    Very stressful workplace.
    That place is a boiler, there is always too much pressure.
    Ese lugar es una caldera, siempre hay demasiada presión.
    Heated or conflictual situation.
    The discussion became a boiler, everyone was shouting.
    La discusión se volvió una caldera, todos gritaban.