huevo blanco
/webo blanko/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for white egg is huevo blanco.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word huevo is used in many idiomatic expressions to describe things that are difficult or annoying, which has nothing to do with eggs.
- While blanco means 'white', in certain historical contexts it was used to refer to a target in archery or shooting.
- The Spanish word blanco comes from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'blinding' or 'shining'.
Examples in context
- Quisiera dos huevos blancos, por favor.I would like two white eggs, please.
- Mamá siempre usa huevos blancos para hacer tortillas.Mom always uses white eggs to make omelets.
- Prefiero los huevos blancos a los huevos de color.I prefer white eggs over colored eggs.
- Prefiero el sabor del huevo blanco.I prefer the taste of the white egg.
- El huevo blanco es más pequeño.The white egg is smaller.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- JavierElena, ¿tienes un huevo blanco?Elena, do you have a white egg?
- ElenaNo, Javier, solo quedan huevos marrones.No, Javier, there are only brown eggs left.
- JavierQué mal, yo quería un huevo blanco.That's too bad, I wanted a white egg.
- ElenaLos marrones saben igual.The brown ones taste the same.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, huevo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
