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pollos

POY-yohs/ˈpoʝos/

chickens

Also: chicks
NounmA1
A group of fluffy yellow chicks and brown chickens standing in a green field.

📝 In Action

Los pollos están corriendo por toda la granja.

A1

The chickens are running all over the farm.

Mi abuela tiene diez pollos en su patio.

A1

My grandmother has ten chickens in her backyard.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • polluelos (chicks)
  • aves (birds)

Common Collocations

  • cría de pollos – chicken farming/breeding
  • corral de pollos – chicken coop

Idioms & Expressions

chickens

Also: chicken dishes
NounmA1
A roasted whole chicken served on a large white platter.

📝 In Action

Compramos dos pollos asados para la fiesta.

A1

We bought two roasted chickens for the party.

En este restaurante sirven los mejores pollos de la ciudad.

A2

In this restaurant, they serve the best chickens in town.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • carne de ave (poultry meat)

Common Collocations

  • pollos asados – roasted chickens
  • pollos fritos – fried chickens

loogies

Also: phlegm
NounmC1slang
A green puddle of liquid on a grey sidewalk.

📝 In Action

¡Qué asco! No escupas pollos en la calle.

B2

That's gross! Don't spit loogies in the street.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • flemas (phlegm)
  • esputos (spit/sputum)

Common Collocations

  • escupir pollos – to hawk a loogie / to spit phlegm

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pollos" in Spanish:

chicken dishes→chickens→chicks→loogies→phlegm→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pollos

Question 1 of 2

If you are at a farm and see many small birds, you are looking at:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pollo(chicken) — Noun
pollería(chicken shop) — Noun
pollito(little chick) — Noun
repollar(to form a head (like cabbage)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'pullus,' which meant a young animal, especially a young chicken or sprout.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pulletFrench: pouletItalian: pollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pollos' and 'gallinas'?

'Pollos' usually refers to young birds or birds raised for meat. 'Gallinas' refers specifically to adult female chickens (hens), especially those used for laying eggs.

Is 'pollos' used for both males and females?

Yes, 'pollos' is a masculine word, but it is used to describe a group of young chickens regardless of whether they are male or female.