Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caldeirão
noun
/kal-dei-‘ɾɐ̃w/
Definition
A large cauldron or kettle used for cooking or boiling.
Examples
- The chef used a caldeirão to prepare the traditional stew for the festival.
- They gathered around the caldeirão as it simmered with delicious aromas.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘caldeirão’ refers to a big pot traditionally used for boiling water or preparing meals on a larger scale, often used in communal or festival cooking.
Synonyms
- kettle
- pot
- cauldron