Chicken in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'chicken' is 'pollo', pronounced POH-yoh (IPA: /ˈpoʝo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: pollos).
| Spanish | pollo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | POH-yoh · /ˈpoʝo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | pollos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pollo'
- Hoy vamos a cenar pollo asado con ensalada.
Tonight we're having roast chicken with salad for dinner. - ¿El pollo viene con papas fritas?
Does the chicken come with french fries? - Compré pechugas de pollo en el supermercado para toda la semana.
I bought chicken breasts at the supermarket for the whole week. - El arroz con pollo de mi abuela es la receta más pedida en las reuniones familiares.
My grandmother's rice with chicken is the most requested recipe at family gatherings.
Common Phrases with 'pollo'
- pollo asado
roast chicken - arroz con pollo
rice with chicken (classic Latin American dish)
How to Use 'pollo'
As food, 'pollo' is uncountable: 'comer pollo', not 'comer un pollo' (which would mean eating a whole chicken). Useful cuts: 'pechuga' (breast), 'muslo' (thigh), 'alitas' (wings).
Regional note: 'Pollo a la brasa' is Peru's beloved rotisserie chicken; in Mexico, 'pollo rostizado'; in Spain, 'pollo asado'. The double 'll' sounds like 'y' in most regions but like 'sh' in Argentina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Chicken' in Spanish is 'pollo', pronounced POH-yoh.
It is spelled p-o-l-l-o.
'Pollo' is masculine: you say 'el pollo'.
The plural of 'pollo' is 'pollos'.
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