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caldo de peixe

[KAL-du dʒi PAY-shuh]
nounmasculinepl: caldos de peixe
fish broth
1. A savory liquid made by simmering fish, bones, and vegetables in water, used as a base for soups, stews, and other dishes
The chef prepared a delicate fish broth for the seafood soup.
O chefe preparou um caldo de peixe delicado para a sopa de frutos do mar.
2. A traditional Portuguese or Brazilian soup made with fish and other ingredients
We had a warm bowl of fish broth at the seaside restaurant.
Comemos uma tigela quente de caldo de peixe no restaurante à beira-mar.
Synonyms
caldo de pescadosopa de peixeconsomé de peixe

Regional Variations

Portugal
caldo de peixe
Common in coastal regions; often served as a light soup or appetizer
Brazil
caldo de peixe
Popular in coastal areas; often made with regional fish varieties and served hot
Bahia
caldo de peixe
Often prepared with local seafood and seasoning typical of Bahian cuisine

Related Idioms & Phrases

à base de caldo de peixe (based on fish broth)
caldo de peixe quentinho (warm fish broth - comfort food)
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