Pollos (en. Chickens)

/ˈpo.ʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Domestic animal of the pheasant family.

Chickens are an important source of protein.

Los pollos son una fuente importante de proteínas.

Meat product that comes from this bird.

Chicken meat is very popular in many cuisines around the world.

La carne de pollo es muy popular en muchas cocinas del mundo.

Colloquial term for referring to young or inexperienced people.

They are chickens at work; they need more experience.

Ellos son unos pollos en el trabajo, necesitan más experiencia.

From Latin 'pŏŭlĭŏ', which means 'hen' or 'young chicken'.

to get into a chicken mess

To find oneself in a complicated or problematic situation.

meterse en un lío de pollos

to give someone a hard time

To scold or criticize someone.

darle a alguien pollo

hen

Female bird of the chicken, also used as a source of meat and eggs.

gallina

roast chicken

Culinary preparation that consists of roasting a whole chicken in the oven.

pollo asado

fried chicken

Cooking method that involves frying the chicken in hot oil.

pollo frito

Used to refer to someone foolish or naïve.

Don't be a chicken, ask someone who knows.

No seas pollo, pregúntale a alguien que sepa.

Refers to a group of friends or peers with little experience.

Come on, we are just a bunch of chickens in this.

Vamos, que somos solo unos pollos en esto.