huevos de gallinas camperas
/webos de ɡaʝinas kampeɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cage-free eggs" is translated into Spanish as huevos de gallinas camperas.
This phrase is used to describe eggs produced by hens that are not confined to cages. You may also see the singular form huevos de gallina campera used to denote the product category.
Which one should you use?
The singular form huevos de gallina campera is also commonly used to describe the specific category of the product. For more formal contexts, the phrase Huevos de gallinas libres de jaula is used.
Did you know?
- The term campera can also describe a style of clothing, furniture or architecture that is rustic and typical of the rural plains.
- In many Spanish-speaking markets, you might see the phrase huevos de libre pastoreo instead. This focuses on the birds 'grazing' or 'pasturing' rather than the absence of a cage.
- Although libres de jaula is a literal translation of 'cage-free', it sounds more like a technical or legal regulation than a catchy marketing phrase for shoppers.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿tiene huevos de gallinas libres de jaula?Excuse me, do you have cage-free eggs?
- ¿Quién trajo los huevos de gallinas sin jaula para el postre?Who brought the cage-free eggs for dessert?
- Prefiero comprar huevos de gallinas camperas.I prefer to buy cage-free eggs.
- Estos huevos de gallinas camperas son muy frescos.These cage-free eggs are very fresh.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are grocery shopping together.
- MateoSofía, ¿cuáles huevos quieres comprar hoy?Sofía, which eggs do you want to buy today?
- SofíaQuiero los huevos de gallinas camperas, por favor.I want the cage-free eggs, please.
- MateoEstán en la parte de atrás del estante.They are at the back of the shelf.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, los voy a agarrar ahora.Thanks, Mateo, I'll grab them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
