pastel de pollo
/pastel de poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase chicken pot pie is translated into Spanish as pastel de pollo.
This phrase refers to a savory pie filled with pieces of chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with a pastry crust.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pastel (cake or pie), de (of) and pollo (chicken).
Which one should you use?
While pastel can mean cake in many contexts, in the context of a savory dish like this, it refers to a pie or a savory pastry. If you want to specify that the chicken pie is baked, you can use pastel de pollo al horno.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American regions, particularly where English influence is high, you may hear the anglicized pay de pollo.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastel de poʝo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pastel is a cognate of the English word 'pastel'. While the English word refers to a soft color or a crayon, both share a root meaning 'paste' or 'dough'.
- The Spanish word pollo for 'chicken' is inherited from the Latin pullus, which originally meant any young animal regardless of the species.
- While pastel de pollo is common, in some regions you might see empada de pollo, a savory pastry rooted in Galician and Portuguese culinary traditions.
Examples in context
- Me encanta este pastel de pollo.I love this chicken pot pie.
- El pastel de pollo está muy caliente.The chicken pot pie is very hot.
- ¿Quieres probar un poco de pastel de pollo?Do you want to try some chicken pot pie?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are eating dinner at home.
- LucíaJavier, ¿te gusta el pastel de pollo?Javier, do you like the chicken pot pie?
- JavierSí, Lucía, es delicioso.Yes, Lucía, it is delicious.
- LucíaQué bueno que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- JavierLa salsa es muy cremosa.The sauce is very creamy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pastel, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
