kådo
The Chamorro word for soup is kådo.
kådo refers to a soup, which is a liquid-based dish.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Did you know?
- In Chamorro culture, a kådo is often made with coconut milk, turning a simple broth into a rich, creamy base that differs significantly from European-style clear soups.
- The word kådo is a loanword from the Spanish word 'caldo', reflecting the long period of Spanish colonial influence in the Mariana Islands.
- In many Chamorro households, a dish described as kådo might be served as a restorative tonic rather than just a starter, often used to help recover from illness.
Examples in context
- Mañå' na kådo.It is a hot soup.
Example conversation
Luis and Angelica are eating lunch together.
- LuisAngelica, kådo na'an i kådo?Angelica, is the soup hot?
- AngelicaHåi, kådo na'an i kådo.Yes, the soup is hot.
- LuisKådo tåteu i kådo.The soup tastes good.
- AngelicaHåi, kådo tåteu.Yes, it tastes good.
