molleja de pollo
/moʝexa de poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chicken gizzard" is molleja de pollo in Spanish.
This phrase refers to the muscular part of a chicken's stomach that is used as food.
What does it mean word for word?
The word molleja literally means "gizzard".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is molleja de pollo, while the plural form is mollejas de pollo.
How do you pronounce it?
/moʝexa de poʝo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, the word molleja is used in slang to refer to the brain or the head, reflecting the organ's fleshy texture.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, mollejas does not only refer to chicken gizzards but often refers to the thymus or salivary glands of beef, which are considered a high-end delicacy.
- Depending on the region, if you order mollejas without specifying de pollo, a waiter in South America will likely bring you beef glands instead of chicken gizzards.
Examples in context
- Para preparar este plato necesitarás mollejas de pollo.To prepare this dish you will need chicken gizzards.
- Me gusta la molleja de pollo.I like chicken gizzard.
- ¿Quieres probar la molleja de pollo?Do you want to try the chicken gizzard?
- La molleja de pollo es muy sabrosa.The chicken gizzard is very tasty.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are eating at a traditional restaurant.
- Daniel¿Qué tal está tu molleja de pollo?How is your chicken gizzard?
- LucíaEstá deliciosa, Daniel.It is delicious, Daniel.
- DanielYo también pediré molleja de pollo.I will also order chicken gizzard.
- LucíaEs una buena elección.It is a good choice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
