Caldo verde
Green soup
Language note: Pronounced 'KAL-do VAYR-de'.
Culture note: A traditional soup made with kale, potatoes, and chouriço, often served at celebrations.
Context: João suggests starting their lunch with a traditional Portuguese soup made of potatoes, kale, and chorizo.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Caldo
[KAL-doo]
Broth
A type of soup, typically clear and made by simmering meat or vegetables.
O Caldo verde é uma sopa tradicional em Portugal.
Broth is a traditional soup in Portugal.
verde
[VER-dy]
Green
A color, often used to describe types of soups or ingredients like kale.
A cor verde no Caldo verde vem das couves.
The green color in the broth comes from the kale.
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