huevos a término medio
/webos a teɾmino medjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eggs over medium" is translated into Spanish as huevos a término medio.
This phrase describes eggs that have been fried on both sides such that the yolks remain slightly runny.
Did you know?
- The word medio was borrowed directly from Latin to avoid an inherited Old Spanish form that would have sounded like the verb mear, which means 'to piss'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase término medio is far more common for describing the doneness of a steak than the doneness of eggs.
- Ordering eggs with a specific doneness like a término medio can lead to confusion because the exact terminology varies drastically between Spain and Mexico.
Examples in context
- Quisiera los huevos fritos con la yema semi líquida, ¿es posible?Eggs over medium
Example conversation
A couple is ordering breakfast at a restaurant.
- MateoMaría, ¿cómo quieres tus huevos?María, how do you want your eggs?
- MaríaLos quiero huevos a término medio.I want them as eggs over medium.
- MateoPerfecto, yo los pediré así.Perfect, I will order them that way.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo.Thank you, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, medio, término, CC BY-SA 4.0.
