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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "SWEH" (as in "sweat") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A hearty stew or thick soup made with meats and vegetables, simmered slowly until everything is rich and deeply flavorful. A cornerstone of winter comfort food in Chile and Spain, the kind of dish that tastes like home on a cold day.

Examples

Nothing beats a good beef cazuela on a cold Chilean winter afternoon.

The La Mancha version is made with partridge and chorizo, a classic of Spanish winter cooking.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Paraguay
Bandera de Uruguay
Puchero

An affectionate nickname extremely common between couples, close friends, and family in Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. It has zero racial connotation, it's pure affection, trust, and love between people who care about each other.