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    Caldero (en. Cauldron)

    /kalˈdeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Metal or ceramic container, usually large, used for cooking or boiling food.
    The cauldron is full of soup.
    El caldero está lleno de sopa.
    In some regions, it refers to a place where a stew or food is prepared in large quantities.
    At the party, the cauldron was the center of attention.
    En la fiesta, el caldero era el centro de atención.
    Kitchen utensil that is used to make broths or rice dishes.
    I need a bigger cauldron for the paella.
    Necesito un caldero más grande para la paella.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caldārium', which means 'place for heating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    witch's cauldron
    Expression that refers to a place where mysterious or magical things are prepared.
    caldero de bruja
    to put in the cauldron
    Means to include something in a plan or project.
    meter en el caldero
    boiling cauldron
    Refers to an intense or chaotic situation.
    caldero hirviente

    Related Words

    pot
    Kitchen container, similar to the cauldron.
    olla
    stew
    Dish that is cooked in broth or sauce.
    guiso
    cooking
    Process of cooking food.
    cocción

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a meeting place for parties or gatherings.
    We're going to the cauldron at Juan's house this weekend.
    Vamos al caldero en casa de Juan este fin de semana.
    Means to put everything together to do something fun.
    Let's put ideas into the cauldron for the school project.
    Vamos a meter ideas al caldero para el proyecto escolar.