🇪🇸 How to say

“egg” in Spanish

huevo
Illustration of "egg" in a Spanish cultural setting
A ceramic bowl holds several brown eggs on a rustic wooden table, with a cracked one revealing its bright yellow yolk.

Usage note

Huevo is a common food item in Spanish-speaking cultures, often eaten for breakfast or used in cooking, and can refer to both the raw ingredient and prepared dishes.

Examples

  • Me gusta comer huevos en el desayuno.

    I like to eat eggs for breakfast.

  • Necesito comprar huevos en la tienda.

    I need to buy eggs at the store.

  • El huevo está cocido.

    The egg is boiled.

Quick check

What does "huevo" mean?

  • A. egg
  • B. thing
  • C. case
  • D. fact

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