Spanish omelette
noun [ C or U ] UK (US Spanish omelet) uk/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈɒm.lət/ us/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈɑː.mə.lət/
西班牙煎蛋饼
a thick omelette (= a flat, round food made by frying eggs that have been mixed together), with potato and sometimes onion or other vegetables in it
He decided to make her a Spanish omelette for breakfast. 他决定给她做一个西班牙煎蛋饼当早餐。
You could have a slice of Spanish omelette instead of a sandwich. 你可以吃一片西班牙煎蛋饼来代替三明治。
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- My mum used to make us Spanish omelette.
- Tortilla española is also known as Spanish omelette and is not at all the same as Mexican tortillas.
- The Spanish omelette, if made with care, should be a quivering, tender slice of tiny yellow potatoes and sweet onions.
- One of my favourite tapas is a big Spanish omelette cut into cubes served cold with toothpicks.
Compare: tortilla