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    Calderón (en. Pilot whale)

    /kaldeˈɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metallic container used for boiling or cooking food.
    The cauldron was full of boiling water.
    El calderón estaba lleno de agua hirviendo.
    A sieve or filter used to separate liquids from solids.
    A cauldron is used to strain the pasta.
    Se usa un calderón para colar la pasta.
    A colloquial term referring to something of large size or capacity.
    That clay cauldron is perfect for the party.
    Ese calderón de barro es perfecto para la fiesta.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'caldarium', which means 'hot place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water cauldron
    A large container for heating water.
    calderón de agua
    to make a cauldron
    To make a mixture or preparation in a large way.
    hacer calderón

    Related Words

    pot
    A container primarily used for cooking.
    olla
    casserole
    A shallow and wide container used for cooking.
    cazuela
    teapot
    A container for boiling water and making tea.
    tetera

    Slang Meanings

    A big problem or complication.
    This situation has turned into a cauldron.
    Esta situación se ha convertido en un calderón.
    A very lively party.
    The party last night was a cauldron.
    La fiesta anoche fue un calderón.