huevos volteados a término medio
/webos bolteados a teɾmino medjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "over medium eggs" is translated into Spanish as huevos volteados a término medio.
This phrase describes eggs that are fried on both sides until the whites are set and the yolks are partially cooked.
Did you know?
- The word medio was borrowed directly from Latin instead of evolving naturally because the likely Spanish forms would have sounded too much like the word for 'to piss'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, specifying volteados is crucial because the default fried egg is often served estrellados, which are sunny-side up and never flipped.
Examples in context
- Ella pidió huevos volteados a término medio con pan.She ordered over medium eggs with toast.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are ordering breakfast at a diner.
- DanielSofía, ¿cómo quieres tus huevos hoy?Sofía, how do you want your eggs today?
- SofíaMe gustaría pedir huevos volteados a término medio.I would like to order over medium eggs.
- DanielMuy bien, yo pediré los míos así también.Very well, I will order mine like that too.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a llamar al mesero.Perfect, let's call the waiter.
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.
