huevos rellenos
/webos ɾeʝenos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "deviled eggs" can be translated into Spanish as huevos rellenos.
The term refers to hard-boiled eggs that are halved and filled with a mixture of their own yolks and other ingredients. While English speakers use the word "deviled" to describe this preparation, Spanish speakers use a more general term meaning "stuffed" to describe the same dish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase huevos rellenos literally translates to "stuffed eggs".
Which one should you use?
In some contexts, you might see them described as huevos con mayonesa if the filling is primarily mayonnaise-based.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective rellenos must agree in gender and number with the masculine plural noun huevos.
Did you know?
- The word relleno is also used in Spanish to describe the 'filling' of a mattress or a cushion, creating a linguistic connection between food and upholstery.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase huevos rellenos might actually lead you to receive a dish of fried or boiled eggs that have been stuffed with meat or vegetables, rather than the specific yolk-based mixture known in English.
- In Spain, huevos rellenos are often served as a tapa, but unlike the American version, the filling is frequently mixed with tuna or chopped olives.
Examples in context
- Preparé unos huevos rellenos para la fiesta.I prepared some deviled eggs for the party.
- ¿Te gustan los huevos rellenos con mayonesa?Do you like deviled eggs with mayonnaise?
- Los huevos rellenos son mi aperitivo favorito.Deviled eggs are my favorite appetizer.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a small gathering at a home.
- María¿Quieres probar los huevos rellenos, Alejandro?Do you want to try the deviled eggs, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, se ven deliciosos.Yes, they look delicious.
- MaríaGracias, los hice hace poco.Thank you, I made them recently.
- AlejandroEstán muy buenos, María.They are very good, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
