Kaldereta (en. Stew)
/kal-de-re-ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A traditional dish in the Philippines usually cooked with meat (commonly beef, pork, or chicken) boiled in a sauce with various spices and vegetables.
Kaldereta is often served on special occasions.
Ang kaldereta ay kadalasang hinahain sa mga espesyal na okasyon.
A type of boiled meat with sauce.
He cooked kaldereta for the feast.
Nagluto siya ng kaldereta para sa handaan.
A dish that usually has a spicy taste and is made with potatoes and carrots.
His kaldereta has a delicious and spicy flavor.
Ang kanyang kaldereta ay may masarap at maanghang na lasa.
Etymology
Originating from the Spanish word 'caldereta', meaning 'a dish cooked in a pot'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beef kaldereta
Kaldereta made with beef.
kaldereta ng baka
goat kaldereta
Kaldereta made with goat.
kaldereta ng kambing
Related Words
sauce
The liquid or ingredient used in cooking kaldereta.
sarsa
meat
The flesh of animals used in kaldereta.
karne
Slang Meanings
Favorite dish at gatherings, but for young people, especially at lively parties.
The kaldereta that Auntie cooked is really delicious; she's always the star of the gatherings!
Sobrang sarap ng kaldereta na niluto ni Tita, siya lagi ang bida sa mga handaan!
Comfort food that brings joy, like a hugot food when stressed.
When my partner and I fight, I always ask for kaldereta; it helps us reconcile.
Pag nag-aaway kami ng jowa ko, kaldereta ang laging pinapabili ko, nakakabawi sa tampuhan.
A fancy dish that seems complicated but is really fun to cook.
Everything deliciously cooked is called kaldereta, even simple home-cooked meals.
Tinataguriang kaldereta ang lahat ng nilutong masarap, kahit simpleng lutong bahay.