dos huevos
/dos webos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two eggs" is translated into Spanish as dos huevos.
The phrase refers to the specific quantity of two individual eggs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun huevos is masculine. While the number dos does not change, any adjectives used to describe the eggs must also be in the masculine plural form.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly pronounce the 'h' in huevos as an aspirated 'h' like in the English word "house". However, the 'h' should be completely silent.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone huevos or saying they have dos huevos is a common slang way to describe them as brave or courageous.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you order huevos without specifying how you want them cooked, the waiter might be confused because the word can also refer to the testicles in certain slang contexts.
- While 'two' is the number, the word huevos comes from a Latin root that also connects to the concept of 'ovum' in English, making it a fellow traveler of 'ovary' and 'ovate'.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenos días! Me gustaría ordenar dos huevos fritos, por favor.Good morning! I would like to order two fried eggs, please.
- Oye, ¿puedes hacerme unos huevitos? Necesito dos huevos para la receta.Hey, can you make me some huevitos? I need two eggs for the recipe.
- ¿Puedes comprar dos huevos en el súper?Can you buy two eggs at the supermarket?
- Solo quedan dos huevos en la nevera.There are only two eggs left in the fridge.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿hay huevos en la cocina?Lucía, are there eggs in the kitchen?
- LucíaSí, solo quedan dos huevos.Yes, there are only two eggs left.
- AlejandroPerfecto, con dos huevos podemos hacer una tortilla.Perfect, with two eggs we can make an omelet.
- LucíaEstá bien, yo preparo la sartén.Okay, I will prepare the pan.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
