huevo batido
/webo batido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "egg wash" is translated into Spanish as huevo batido.
huevo batido refers to a mixture of beaten egg and water used in cooking.
Meaning: beaten egg and water (noun)
Did you know?
- Using huevo in certain contexts in Mexico can be highly vulgar or offensive, so the phrase huevo batido should be used strictly in culinary settings.
- Because batido describes the act of beating or mixing, a batido in many Spanish-speaking countries is not an egg wash but a thick milkshake.
- The word batido comes from the verb batir, which means both to beat an egg and to defeat an opponent in a competition.
Examples in context
- Usa el huevo batido para la masa.Use the egg wash for the dough.
- Pincela el pan con huevo batido.Brush the bread with egg wash.
- ¿Necesitas más huevo batido para las galletas?Do you need more egg wash for the cookies?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are baking bread in their kitchen.
- DanielElena, ¿tengo que usar huevo batido en este pan?Elena, do I have to use egg wash on this bread?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, para que brille más.Yes, Daniel, so it shines more.
- DanielVale, voy a preparar el huevo batido ahora.Okay, I'm going to prepare the egg wash now.
- ElenaPerfecto, avísame cuando termines.Perfect, let me know when you're done.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
