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huevo means egg — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: April 21, 2026

📘 Essential Spanish

huevo

noun • /[WEH-boh]/

egg

Example:

El huevo está cocido.

The egg is boiled.

🧠 What does huevo mean?

The word 'huevo' is a masculine noun that translates to 'egg' in English. It refers to the oval or round object laid by female birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, which contains a developing embryo and nutritive material, or the egg of a domestic hen used as food. It is a fundamental word in Spanish, commonly used in culinary contexts and everyday conversation.

📚 Extra examples

  • Para hacer la tortilla española, necesitas tres huevos, patatas y cebolla.
    To make the Spanish omelet, you need three eggs, potatoes, and onion.
  • Encontré un nido con un solo huevo de color azul pálido.
    I found a nest with a single pale blue egg.
  • El desayuno típico en muchos países incluye un huevo frito o revuelto.
    The typical breakfast in many countries includes a fried or scrambled egg.
  • Es importante cocinar el huevo por completo para evitar la salmonela.
    It is important to cook the egg completely to avoid salmonella.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'huevo' comes from the Latin word 'ovum', which also gives us English words like 'oval' and 'ovary'. The initial 'h' in 'huevo' was added in Old Spanish, likely for phonetic reasons or influence from other Romance languages.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "huevo"

Synonyms: ovolo

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'egg' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'egg' is 'huevo'.
How do you pronounce 'huevo' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'huevo' is approximately 'WEH-voh'. The 'h' is silent, the 'ue' is a diphthong sounding like 'weh', and the 'vo' is pronounced like 'voh'.
How do you use 'huevo' in a sentence?
'Huevo' is used as a noun, typically referring to an egg. For example, 'Necesito comprar un huevo' (I need to buy an egg) or 'Me gusta el huevo revuelto' (I like scrambled eggs).
What is the English translation of 'huevo'?
The English translation of 'huevo' is 'egg'.
Does 'huevo' change for gender or number?
'Huevo' is a masculine noun. It is singular in its base form. The plural form is 'huevos'.
Is 'huevo' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'huevo' is a very common word in everyday Spanish, especially in relation to food and cooking.
Does 'huevo' have slang or double meanings?
In some regions, particularly in Latin America, 'huevo' can be used informally or as slang, often referring to testicles. However, in its primary meaning and most common usage, it refers to the egg.
Is 'huevo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary meaning of 'huevo' as 'egg' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. The slang usage, referring to testicles, is more prevalent in certain Latin American countries and less common or understood in Spain.

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