How to Say "hen" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hen” is “gallina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
female chicken
Examples
La gallina puso tres huevos esta mañana.
The hen laid three eggs this morning.
El granjero tiene más de cien gallinas en su corral.
The farmer has more than a hundred chickens in his coop.
Gender Check
Remember that 'gallina' is always feminine, referring to the female bird. The male bird is 'gallo' (rooster).
Gallina vs. Pollo
Mistake: “Using 'gallina' to mean chicken meat.”
Correction: Use 'pollo' (chicken) when referring to the meat you eat, or a young chicken. 'Gallina' is usually the live, mature female bird.
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