huevos volteados
/webos bolteados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eggs over easy" is translated into Spanish as huevos volteados.
huevos volteados refers to eggs that are fried on both sides but leave the yolks runny.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the word huevo can refer to a 'testicle' or 'ball' in very informal slang, making the phrase tener huevos a comment on bravery.
- The word volteados comes from the verb voltear which means to turn over or flip, but it is also used to describe a car that has flipped over in an accident.
- In Spain, a similar style of egg is often called huevos a la plancha, which describes the cooking surface rather than the act of flipping the egg.
Examples in context
- Quisiera unos huevos fritos con yema líquida, por favor.I would like some fried eggs with runny yolk, please.
- Quiero unos huevos volteados, por favor.I want some eggs over easy, please.
- Los huevos volteados son mis favoritos.Eggs over easy are my favorite.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are ordering breakfast at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Cómo quieres tus huevos, María?How do you want your eggs, María?
- MaríaLos quiero huevos volteados, por favor.I want them over easy, please.
- AlejandroEntendido, yo también los pediré así.Got it, I will order them that way too.
- MaríaPerfecto, entonces pedimos dos platos.Perfect, then we'll order two plates.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
