caldo de cana
/ˈkaw.du d͡ʒi ˈkɐ̃.nɐ/word by word
The English phrase "sugarcane juice" is translated into Portuguese as caldo de cana.
In Brazil, caldo de cana is the standard term for the fresh juice extracted from sugarcane, typically sold by street vendors.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caldo (juice/broth), de (of) and cana (cane).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Caldo de cana is a regional variation used in Brazil. In Portuguese-speaking African countries like Angola and Mozambique, the variation Sumo de cana is used.
When do people say it?
A common way to order this drink is to specify caldo de cana com limão (with lime) to cut the sweetness.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, caldo de cana is traditionally paired with pastel, a fried pastry. This duo is one of the most iconic street food combinations in the country.
- The term caldo usually implies a hot broth or soup, yet it is the standard word for this cold, refreshing juice in Brazil.
- The word cana has a long history traveling through languages. It was borrowed from Latin, which took it from Ancient Greek, which in turn took it from the Akkadian word qanûm.
Examples in context
- Desculpe, você tem suco de cana-de-açúcar?Excuse me, do you have sugarcane juice?
- Gostaria de um copo de suco de cana, por favor.I would like a glass of sugarcane juice, please.
- Vamos tomar um caldo de cana para refrescar?Let's have a sugarcane juice to cool off?
- Lá na esquina vendem um suco de garapa delicioso!They sell a delicious sugarcane juice on the corner!
- Eu gosto muito de caldo de cana.I really like sugarcane juice.
- Você quer um copo de caldo de cana?Do you want a glass of sugarcane juice?
- O caldo de cana está bem gelado.The sugarcane juice is very cold.
Example conversation
A street market on a hot afternoon.
- JulianaGabriel, vamos tomar um caldo de cana?Gabriel, shall we have some sugarcane juice?
- GabrielSim, está muito calor hoje.Yes, it is very hot today.
- JulianaEu vou pedir um para você também.I will order one for you too.
- GabrielObrigado, Juliana, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Juliana, you are very kind.
