huevos
/ˈw̝ebos/
The English word "eggs" is translated into Spanish as huevos.
huevos is used to refer to eggs. When speaking about specific parts of the egg, you can use Claras y Yemas to refer to egg whites and egg yolks or Cascarón to refer to an eggshell.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈw̝ebos/
When do people say it?
In the context of celebrations like Easter, cascarón often refers to hollow eggs filled with confetti.
Did you know?
- The word huevos is frequently used in many dialects as a slang term for 'testicles', which can lead to much laughter or offense if used improperly in casual conversation.
- The term huevón is derived from huevo and its meaning varies wildly by country, ranging from a friendly 'buddy' in Chile to a 'lazy person' in Mexico.
- If someone says me importa un huevo, they are not talking about cooking. It is a slang way to say they do not care at all about something.
Examples in context
- Ella coció los huevos.She boiled the eggs.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express that someone boiled the huevos.Tatoeba #639716 by Shishir, translation #317391 by CK
- Mamá hirvió diez huevos.My mother boiled ten eggs.This sentence shows how to use a number with huevos.Tatoeba #1439848 by marcelostockle, translation #1439839 by CK
- ¿Cómo quiere los huevos?How would you like your eggs?This sentence is useful for asking how someone wants their huevos prepared.Tatoeba #2392762 by Shishir, translation #325221 by CK
- Dos huevos, por favorTwo eggs, please.
- 265 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are planning breakfast in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Qué quieres desayunar hoy, Lucía?What do you want for breakfast today, Lucía?
- LucíaMe gustaría comer huevos con tostadas.I would like to eat eggs with toast.
- DanielPerfecto, pero no quedan huevos en la nevera.Perfect, but there are no eggs left in the fridge.
- LucíaEntonces tenemos que comprar más huevos ahora.Then we have to buy more eggs now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry huevos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
