Spanish · Food & Drink
Pollo
Chicken
Beginnernoun
Definition
The meat of a domestic fowl used as food.
Example
El pollo asado es mi plato favorito.
Roasted chicken is my favourite dish.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'pullus', meaning 'young animal' or 'chick', 'pollo' originally referred to a young chicken. This term has maintained its meaning across the evolution of the Spanish language.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily informal, 'pollo' is used in everyday conversation to refer to chicken. It is recognized universally in Spanish-speaking countries and is popular in both spoken and written forms.