huevos volteados bien cocidos
/webos bolteados bjen koθidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'over hard eggs' can be translated into Spanish as huevos volteados bien cocidos.
This phrase refers to eggs that are fried on both sides until the yolks are completely solid. You can also use the phrase muy hechos to specify that eggs are very well done.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase huevos volteados bien cocidos literally translates to 'flipped eggs well cooked'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use huevos fritos muy hechos to order eggs cooked until both the yolks and whites are thoroughly done.
Did you know?
- The word estrellados is often used for eggs that look like 'stars', which is how many Spanish speakers describe sunny side up eggs when the yolk is unbroken and centered.
- In some Latin American regions, fried eggs are often served as a side to arroz y frijoles (rice and beans) rather than as a standalone breakfast dish.
- The word bien in bien cocidos traces its lineage back to the Latin bene, which is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'bonus'.
Examples in context
- Quiero huevos volteados bien cocidos, por favor.I want over hard eggs, please.
- Él siempre pide huevos volteados bien cocidos.He always orders over hard eggs.
- ¿Podría prepararme huevos volteados bien cocidos?Could you prepare over hard eggs for me?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a diner for breakfast.
- DanielSofía, ¿cómo quieres tus huevos hoy?Sofía, how do you want your eggs today?
- SofíaLos prefiero como huevos volteados bien cocidos.I prefer them as over hard eggs.
- DanielEntendido, yo pediré lo mismo para mí.Understood, I will order the same for myself.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel. Me encantan así.Thanks, Daniel. I love them that way.
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.
