huevo relleno
/webo ɾeʝeno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "devilled egg" is translated into Spanish as huevo relleno.
The term refers to a hard-boiled egg that has been halved and filled with a seasoned mixture of its own yolk.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase huevo relleno literally translates to "stuffed egg".
Which one should you use?
While English uses the specific term "devilled egg" to imply a certain preparation, the Spanish term huevo relleno is more general and can refer to any egg that has been halved and filled.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexican Spanish, the term Huevo Relleno is used for "devilled egg".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms: huevos rellenos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word huevo is used in the common idiom poner los huevos, which means to be courageous or to take a risk in a challenging situation.
- The verb rellenar used to make huevos rellenos is the same verb used when you top up a prepaid mobile phone card or refill a container.
- The word huevo shares its ancient Latin root ōvum with English biological terms such as 'ovary' and 'ovulation'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría ordenar unos huevos rellenos, por favor.I would like to order some stuffed eggs, please.
- Preparé unos huevos rellenitos para la fiesta.I prepared some devilled eggs for the party.
- ¿Tienen huevos rellenos?Do you have devilled eggs?
- Me gustan los huevos rellenos con mayonesa.I like stuffed eggs with mayonnaise.
- Me encanta este huevo relleno.I love this devilled egg.
- ¿Quieres probar un huevo relleno?Do you want to try a devilled egg?
- El huevo relleno está muy picante.The devilled egg is very spicy.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing food for a party.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿quieres ayudarme con el huevo relleno?Daniel, do you want to help me with the devilled eggs?
- DanielSí, María. ¿Qué ingredientes necesitamos?Yes, María. What ingredients do we need?
- MaríaNecesitamos huevos, mayonesa y un poco de mostaza.We need eggs, mayonnaise, and a bit of mustard.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a buscar todo ahora mismo.Perfect, I'll go look for everything right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries huevo, relleno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
