sopa de huevo
/sopa de webo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "egg drop" is translated into Spanish as sopa de huevo.
sopa de huevo refers to a Chinese-style soup consisting of beaten eggs that are stirred into a boiling broth.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word huevo is a common slang term for a 'testicle'. Because of this, many jokes or double entendres in Spanish revolve around the word huevo in contexts where an English speaker would only expect to talk about breakfast.
- The word sopa entered Spanish via the Latin suppa, which was borrowed from a Proto-Germanic word meaning 'sopped bread'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a traditional 'sopa de huevo' may refer to a rustic local broth with poached eggs rather than the Chinese-style version.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la sopa de huevo batido que prepara mi abuela.I love the beaten egg soup that my grandmother makes.
- Me gusta mucho la sopa de huevo.I really like egg drop soup.
- ¿Quieres una sopa de huevo de entrada?Do you want an egg drop soup as an appetizer?
- La sopa de huevo está muy caliente.The egg drop soup is very hot.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a Chinese restaurant.
- JavierLucía, ¿qué vas a pedir?Lucía, what are you going to order?
- LucíaQuiero una sopa de huevo y arroz.I want an egg drop soup and rice.
- JavierYo también pediré la sopa de huevo.I will also order the egg drop soup.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Es mi plato favorito.Perfect! It is my favorite dish.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, huevo, sopa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
