hueles a huevo
/weles a webo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "you smell like eggs" is said as hueles a huevo.
This phrase is used to tell someone that their body or clothes have the scent of eggs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed using the verb oler (to smell), the preposition a (to/of) and huevo (egg).
Which one should you use?
The singular form hueles a huevo and the plural form hueles a huevos are both used to mean "you smell like eggs".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Using the plural huevos instead of the singular huevo is a common variation in many Spanish-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes from hueles to huele when you are referring to a third person (he/she/it) or when using a formal "you" (usted).
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, huevo is used as slang for 'testicles'. Depending on the context and tone, telling someone they smell like eggs can be interpreted as a vulgar insult regarding their hygiene.
- The word huevo can be used in the phrase a huevo, which in Mexico is a common slang expression meaning 'of course' or 'by force'.
- In certain Latin American dialects, the phrase tener huevos means to have courage or 'guts', rather than referring to physical eggs.
Examples in context
- Hueles a huevo después de cocinar.You smell like eggs after cooking.
- ¡Qué raro! Hueles a huevo hoy.How strange! You smell like eggs today.
- ¿Por qué hueles a huevo?Why do you smell like eggs?
Example conversation
A kitchen where a man has just finished making breakfast.
- DanielLucía, hueles a huevo.Lucía, you smell like eggs.
- LucíaEs porque preparé el desayuno.It is because I prepared breakfast.
- Daniel¡Es verdad! Huele muy fuerte.That's true! It smells very strong.
- LucíaTengo que lavarme las manos.I have to wash my hands.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
