huevo

This is the 5192nd most frequent Spanish word.

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huevo

Egg.


In this sentence, 'huevo' is used in its literal sense, referring to the egg as a food ingredient.

El chef usa huevos frescos para preparar el desayuno.

The chef uses fresh eggs to prepare breakfast.


Here, 'huevo' is used metaphorically, describing the shape and appearance of eyes in an exaggerated expression of surprise or amazement.

Cuando el cantante alcanzó la nota alta, todos se quedaron con los ojos como huevos.

When the singer hit the high note, everyone was wide-eyed like eggs.


In this example, 'huevo' is used metaphorically to describe rounded shapes or formations made of dried mud, resembling eggs.

Es un reto caminar por este sendero lleno de huevos de barro seco.

It is a challenge to walk on this path full of dry mud eggs.