el caldo
the broth
Example Sentence
El caldo claro mejora el sabor de todo.
The clear broth improves the flavor of everything.
Meaning
El caldo is broth or stock, the flavorful liquid base you use to build soups, stews, and sauces. It can also be served as a simple warm drink in some contexts.
Common Phrases
- caldo claro — clear broth
- caldo de verduras — vegetable broth
Example
El caldo claro mejora el sabor.
Clear broth improves the flavor.
Common Mistake
Wrong gender: el caldo is correct; la caldo is incorrect. Another mistake is using sopa when you only mean the liquid base; use caldo for that.