huevo pasado por agua
/webo pasado poɾ aɡwa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "soft boiled egg" is translated into Spanish as huevo pasado por agua.
huevo pasado por agua is the standard way to refer to an egg that has been cooked in boiling water for a short time so that the white is set but the yolk remains liquid.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pasado por agua literally means "passed through water", which refers to the process of the egg being dipped into boiling water.
Did you know?
- The phrase pasado por agua is also used in some regions to describe something that has been completely ruined or wasted, similar to saying something 'went down the drain'.
- In Spain, it is a common custom to eat a huevo pasado por agua by slicing off the top of the shell and using strips of toasted bread for dipping.
- While huevo pasado por agua refers to the boiling method, Spanish speakers use the term huevo mollet to describe a soft boiled egg specifically served outside the shell.
Examples in context
- Quisiera un huevo cocido a punto.I would like a soft boiled egg.
- ¿Me podrías preparar un huevo pasado por agua?Could you make me a soft boiled egg?
- Quiero un huevo pasado por agua para el desayuno.I want a soft boiled egg for breakfast.
- El huevo pasado por agua es muy fácil de hacer.A soft boiled egg is very easy to make.
- No me gusta el huevo pasado por agua.I do not like soft boiled eggs.
Example conversation
At a breakfast cafe.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿qué quieres desayunar hoy?Daniel, what do you want for breakfast today?
- DanielPrefiero un huevo pasado por agua.I prefer a soft boiled egg.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo pediré unas tostadas.Perfect, I will order some toast.
- DanielGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
