huevos bien cocidos
/webos bjen koθidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eggs over hard" is translated into Spanish as huevos bien cocidos.
This phrase refers to eggs that have been fried on both sides until the yolks are completely solid.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can use the phrase Huevos fritos bien cocidos to mean well-cooked fried eggs.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, ordering huevos bien cocidos might actually result in a plate of hard-boiled eggs rather than fried ones, because cocido is the standard word for 'boiled'.
- To describe the exact physical change of a yolk turning from liquid to solid, Spanish speakers use the word cuajado. This word is also used to describe the process of blood clotting or milk curdling.
- The word bien shares a common ancestor with the Latin word 'bonus', which is where we get the English word 'benefit'.
Examples in context
- Quisiera los huevos fritos bien cocidos, por favor.I would like the eggs over hard, please.
- Dame unos huevos fritos muy pasados, por favor.Give me some eggs over hard, please.
- Quiero unos huevos bien cocidos, por favor.I want eggs over hard, please.
- No me gustan las yemas líquidas, prefiero huevos bien cocidos.I don't like runny yolks, I prefer eggs over hard.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are ordering breakfast at a cafe.
- DanielHola, quiero unos huevos bien cocidos.Hello, I want some eggs over hard.
- LucíaClaro, Daniel. ¿Y para ti, Lucía?Of course, Daniel. And for you, Lucía?
- LucíaYo prefiero los huevos revueltos.I prefer scrambled eggs.
- DanielPerfecto, gracias por la comida.Perfect, thanks for the food.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
