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    Gallo (en. Rooster)

    /ˈɡaio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Male bird of the species Gallus gallus, characterized by its crowing and colorful plumage.
    The rooster crows every morning at dawn.
    El gallo canta cada mañana al amanecer.
    A symbol of bravery and pride in various cultures.
    The rooster is a symbol of struggle in many traditions.
    El gallo es un símbolo de lucha en muchas tradiciones.
    A person who participates in cockfighting.
    The rooster faces the opponent's beak in the fight.
    El gallo se enfrenta al pico del contrincante en la pelea.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gallus', which means 'rooster' or 'male of the hen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act the rooster
    To act in a ridiculous or reckless manner.
    hacer el gallo
    when the rooster crows
    Refers to dawn or the beginning of an activity.
    cuando canta el gallo
    to be a little rooster
    To be a person with a defiant or brave attitude.
    ser un gallito

    Related Words

    hen
    Female domestic bird, mother of the chicks.
    gallina
    chick
    Young of the rooster or hen.
    pollito
    gallant
    One who behaves with bravery and gallantry.
    gallardo

    Slang Meanings

    Rooster as a term to refer to a strong or brave man.
    That guy is a rooster; he’s not afraid of anything.
    Ese tipo es un gallo, no le tiene miedo a nada.
    Rooster in the context of a man who behaves arrogantly.
    Don't be a rooster; that's no way to speak.
    No seas gallo, ésas no son formas de hablar.