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How do you say "broth" in Spanish?
el caldo
In Spanish, "broth" is el caldo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce el KAHL-doh, stress on the first syllable, with a clear l sound in the middle.
Grammar notes
el caldo is masculine. Its plural is caldos.
Example sentence
La sopa empezó con un caldo sencillo.
The soup started with a simple broth.
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How to remember el caldo
Caldo sounds like 'cold-oh', though ironically broth is almost always served hot.
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Questions about el caldo
How do you pronounce el caldo?
Pronounce el KAHL-doh, stress on the first syllable, with a clear l sound in the middle.
Is el caldo masculine or feminine?
el caldo is masculine. el caldo is masculine. Its plural is caldos.
How is el caldo used in Spanish?
el caldo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La sopa empezó con un caldo sencillo. (The soup started with a simple broth.).
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