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How do you say "chicken" in Spanish?
el pollo
In Spanish, "chicken" is el pollo.
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Pronunciation
Pollo is 'POH-yoh' with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Pollo is masculine. The plural is pollos.
Example sentence
El pollo esta asado.
The chicken is roasted.
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How to remember el pollo
Pollo sounds like poll, and chickens are polled (have their heads counted).
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Questions about el pollo
How do you say "chicken" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "chicken" is el pollo. It is a noun.
Is el pollo masculine or feminine?
Pollo is masculine. The plural is pollos.
How is el pollo used in a sentence?
Use el pollo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pollo esta asado. (The chicken is roasted.).
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