huevos escalfados
/webos eskalfados/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for poached eggs is huevos escalfados.
This phrase refers to eggs that have been cooked by simmering them gently in water without their shells.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective escalfados means poached or simmered. It comes from the verb escalfar, which means to cook in a simmering liquid.
Which one should you use?
The singular form of the phrase is huevo escalfado.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term huevos poché is a prevalent way to say poached eggs.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because huevos is a masculine plural noun, the adjective escalfados must also be in the masculine plural form to agree with it.
Did you know?
- The word huevo is used in numerous Spanish idioms, such as tener huevos, which describes having the courage or 'guts' to do something.
- While escalfados is the standard term, many menus across the Spanish speaking world now use the French term huevos poché due to the influence of haute cuisine.
- While 'escalfar' refers to the simmering liquid, the word 'escaldar' is a similar-sounding verb that actually means to scald something with hot water.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los huevos escalfados con aguacate.I like poached eggs with avocado.
- Preparé unos huevos escalfados para el desayuno.I prepared some poached eggs for breakfast.
- Los huevos escalfados son fáciles de hacer.Poached eggs are easy to make.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a restaurant menu.
- LucíaJavier, mira los huevos escalfados con aguacate.Javier, look at the poached eggs with avocado.
- JavierSe ven deliciosos, Lucía.They look delicious, Lucía.
- LucíaVoy a pedir los huevos escalfados.I am going to order the poached eggs.
- JavierYo también pediré lo mismo.I will order the same thing too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
