huevos revueltos
/webos ɾebweltos/from spelling rules
Scrambled eggs in Spanish is huevos revueltos.
The phrase refers to eggs that are mixed together and stirred while being cooked.
What does it mean word for word?
The word revueltos is the past participle of revolver, meaning 'to stir' or 'to mix up'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective revueltos must agree in gender and number with the masculine plural noun huevos.
Did you know?
- The word huevos is also used as a slang term for 'balls' or 'testicles' in many Spanish-speaking countries, often appearing in various idiomatic expressions.
- The verb revolver is a cousin to the English word 'revolve', as both come from the Latin 'revolvere', meaning 'to roll back'.
- In Mexico, huevos revueltos are often cooked with chorizo or nopales (cactus pads), turning a simple breakfast side into a hearty main dish.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres unos huevos revueltos?Do you want some scrambled eggs?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants some huevos revueltos.Tatoeba #2009157 by Shishir, translation #724111 by mindy
- Estoy haciendo huevos revueltos.I'm making scrambled eggs.This sentence is useful for stating that you are making huevos revueltos.Tatoeba #5093732 by cueyayotl, translation #4042271 by Hybrid
- Me gustaría unos huevos revueltos, por favorI would like some scrambled eggs, please
- ¿Vamos a comer huevos revueltos?Shall we have scrambled eggs?
- Me gustaría unos huevos revueltos con queso y tomateI would like some scrambled eggs with cheese and tomato
- Me encantan los huevos revueltos con jamón.I love scrambled eggs with ham.
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Example conversation
A couple is having breakfast in their kitchen.
- ElenaJavier, ¿puedes preparar unos huevos revueltos?Javier, can you prepare some scrambled eggs?
- JavierSí, Elena, los haré ahora mismo.Yes, Elena, I will make them right now.
- ElenaGracias, tengo mucha hambre hoy.Thank you, I am very hungry today.
- JavierNo te preocupes, estarán listos pronto.Don't worry, they will be ready soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
