sándwich de huevo
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de ˈw̝ebo/word by word
The English phrase egg sandwich is translated into Spanish as sándwich de huevo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sándwich (sandwich), de (of) and huevo (egg).
Which one should you use?
Emparedado de huevo uses a more traditional synonym for sandwich. In informal settings, you might hear bocata de huevo. If you are referring to a small egg sandwich served as a tapa in Spain, use montadito de huevo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, torta de huevo is a term used for an egg sandwich. In Spain, montadito de huevo refers specifically to a small egg sandwich served as a tapa.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun sándwich to sándwiches while the noun huevo remains singular, resulting in sándwiches de huevo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de ˈw̝ebo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word huevo is used as a vulgar slang term for testicles, so context is important when using it in informal settings.
- The word emparedado is derived from the word pared, meaning 'wall', as it describes food placed 'between walls' of bread.
- The Spanish word huevo evolved from the Latin ōvum, which is also the root of the English word 'oval'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría pedir un bocadillo de huevo, por favor.I would like to order an egg sandwich, please.
- ¿Tienes algún bocata de huevo en el menú?Do you have any egg sandwiches on the menu?
- Quisiera probar una torta de huevo estilo mexicano.I'd like to try a Mexican-style egg sandwich.
- Quiero un sándwich de huevo para el desayuno.I want an egg sandwich for breakfast.
- El sándwich de huevo está muy rico.The egg sandwich is very tasty.
- ¿Todavía queda un sándwich de huevo?Is there an egg sandwich left?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- MateoTengo mucha hambre, Lucía.I am very hungry, Lucía.
- LucíaYo también. ¿Quieres un sándwich de huevo?Me too. Do you want an egg sandwich?
- MateoSí, suena perfecto, Mateo.Yes, that sounds perfect.
- LucíaVale, voy a la cocina ahora.Okay, I'm going to the kitchen now.
