Polla (en. Cock)

[ˈpoʎa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Vulgar word to refer to the male sexual organ.
The doctor explained to him that there was nothing to worry about regarding his cock.
El médico le explicó que no había nada de qué preocuparse acerca de su polla.
Colloquial term used to refer to something to a great extent or in excess.
That guy has cockloads of money.
Ese tipo tiene polla de dinero.
It can also refer to a young hen in some regions.
I bought a cock to raise in the yard.
Compré una polla para criar en el corral.

Etymology

From Latin 'pola', meaning 'young hen', with connotations that evolved over time.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a cock
To be very energetic or excited.
estar como una polla
not worth a cock
It has no value or importance.
no vale una polla
to hit someone in the cock
To bother or annoy someone.
darle a alguien en la polla

Related Words

chicken
Farm bird, mainly one raised for meat.
pollo
to cock
Act of copulation in vulgar terms.
pollar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to a fool or naive person.
Don't be a cock and do what I say.
No seas polla y haz lo que te digo.
Term to refer to a risky bet.
That bet is pure cock, be careful.
Esa apuesta es pura polla, ten cuidado.