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    Huevo (en. Egg)

    /ˈweβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The egg is the reproductive organ of birds, which contains the developing embryo.
    Chicken eggs are an important source of protein.
    Los huevos de gallina son una fuente importante de proteínas.
    It refers to a common food used in various culinary recipes.
    I like to prepare omelets with fresh eggs.
    Me gusta preparar omelets con huevos frescos.
    Shape of a sphere or ellipsoid in which the embryo and nutrients develop.
    Turtle eggs are buried in the sand.
    Los huevos de tortuga son enterrados en la arena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ovum', meaning 'egg'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have guts
    To be brave or to have guts.
    tener huevos
    to lay an egg
    To express one's opinion or to intervene in a conversation.
    echar un huevo
    to not have a penny
    To have nothing, to be in a state of scarcity.
    no tener un huevo

    Related Words

    egg carton
    Container to store eggs.
    huevera
    little egg
    Diminutive of egg; it can also refer to a small or young egg.
    huevito

    Slang Meanings

    Egg as a synonym for testicle.
    That guy has huge balls to say that.
    Ese tipo tiene unos huevos enormes para decir eso.
    Used to refer to someone absurd or silly.
    That egg always says nonsense.
    Ese huevo siempre dice tonterías.
    Expression of surprise or disbelief.
    Don't tell me, dude!
    ¡No me digas, huevo!