huevos fritos
/webos fɾitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sunny side up eggs" is translated into Spanish as huevos fritos.
huevos fritos is the term used for eggs fried in a pan. In Spanish, huevos fritos is a general term for any fried egg and does not specify whether the yolk is runny or if the egg was flipped.
Did you know?
- The word huevo is so common in Spanish slang that it is used in phrases like tener huevos to describe having courage or guts.
- In many parts of Spain, you might see huevos rotos on a menu, which are fried eggs that have been intentionally broken so the yolk runs over crispy potatoes.
- While huevos fritos is the general term, a Spaniard might ask for them con puntilla to ensure the edges of the egg white are browned and crispy.
Examples in context
- En el desayuno, me gustaría pedir huevos fritos con la yema hacia arriba, por favor.At breakfast, I would like to order sunny side up eggs, please.
- ¿Puedes hacerme huevos fritos con la yema hacia arriba como siempre?Can you make me sunny side up eggs as usual?
Example conversation
Javier and María are deciding what to eat for breakfast.
- Javier¿Qué quieres comer hoy, María?What do you want to eat today, María?
- MaríaTengo ganas de comer huevos fritos.I feel like eating sunny side up eggs.
- JavierPerfecto, yo los preparo ahora mismo.Perfect, I will prepare them right now.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, que sean con poca sal.Thanks, Javier, make them with little salt.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
