huevera (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/ˈweβeɾa/

Translation options into English

• Egg holder
• Egg tray

Meaning

A "huevera" is a container with multiple small compartments where eggs are stored.

The term "huevera" is mainly used in Spain and some Latin American countries to refer to an egg holder used to store eggs in the refrigerator or on the kitchen counter. It is commonly made of plastic, cardboard, or metal and can hold a dozen or more eggs. The word is used more in a written context than in oral speech, as the more colloquial term for "huevera" is "porta huevos" in spoken Spanish.

Examples

1. Spanish: Guarda las hueveras en la nevera. English: Store the egg trays in the fridge.

2. Spanish: Compré una nueva huevera para la cocina. English: I bought a new egg holder for the kitchen.

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Estar en la huevera
2. Meaning: To be on the back burner, to be put on hold.

3. Example: Mis planes de viaje están en la huevera por ahora. Translation: My travel plans are on hold for now.

4. Salir la huevera

5. Meaning: To be criticized or reprimanded.
6. Example: Le salió la huevera por no hacer bien su trabajo. Translation: He got criticized for not doing his job properly.

Etymology

The word "huevera" comes from "huevo" (egg) which ultimately derives from Latin "ovum."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Porta huevos, contenedor de huevos.
• Antonyms: En huevera, fuera de la huevera.