Gallos (en. Roosters)

/ˈɡaʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Male domestic birds known for their crowing and presence on farms.
Roosters crow at dawn.
Los gallos cantan al amanecer.
A symbol of bravery and combativeness in some cultures.
In cockfighting, roosters are trained to fight.
En la lucha de gallos, los gallos son entrenados para pelear.
A person who acts with bravery or is very prone to fighting.
That boy is a rooster; he always looks for fights.
Ese chico es un gallo, siempre busca pleitos.

Etymology

From Latin 'gallus', which means 'rooster'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

There is no rooster that doesn't sing.
It refers to the idea that everyone has something to say or reveal.
no hay gallo que no cante
Fighting rooster
A rooster trained to fight in cockfights.
gallo de pelea

Related Words

Chicken
Young domestic bird of the same species.
pollo
Chicken coop
Place where hens and roosters are raised.
gallinero
Roast chicken
Chicken cooked in the oven, often associated with festivities.
pollo asado

Slang Meanings

A person who attracts a lot of attention or stands out in a group.
That boy is a rooster; he always draws attention at the party.
Ese chico es un gallo, siempre llama la atención en la fiesta.
Someone who is a leader or imposes themselves in social situations.
In the group, he is the rooster that everyone follows.
En el grupo, él es el gallo que todos siguen.