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/Sounds like "cal" (as in "calcium") + "do" (as in "doctor")/

To be in bad shape, messed up, or looking rough. In Colombia, when someone is "todo caldo" it means things aren't going well for them or they look absolutely wrecked, usually after a long night of partying. The word literally means "broth" or "soup," so imagine looking like something that's been boiled too long.

Example

"Parce, estás todo caldo, andá a dormirte. -> Dude, you look like a mess, go to sleep."

"Quedé caldo después de la fiesta de anoche, no me acuerdo de nada. -> I was completely wrecked after last night's party, I don't remember anything."

Regional synonyms:

Exclamación mexicana todoterreno que puede significar "apúrate", "así es", "dale" o "vamos" según el contexto. Ándale es tan versátil que con solo cambiar el tono puedes expresar urgencia, confirmación, sorpresa o emoción.