ensalada de pollo
/ensalada de poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chicken salad" is translated into Spanish as ensalada de pollo.
ensalada de pollo is used to refer to a salad that contains chicken.
Meaning: salad with chicken (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ensalada (salad) and de pollo (of chicken).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun ensalada to ensaladas while keeping de pollo the same, resulting in ensaladas de pollo (chicken salads).
How do you pronounce it?
/ensalada de poʝo/
Did you know?
- The word ensalada shares an ancient root with the English word 'salt', as both stem from the idea of seasoning a dish with salt.
- In some Latin American countries, an ensalada de pollo may be served as a warm main course rather than a cold side dish.
- While pollo refers to the bird as food, calling a living young chicken a pollo is common, but an adult rooster is called a gallo.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una ensalada de pollo, por favorI would like a chicken salad, please
- Me encanta la ensalada de pollo. Es mi plato favoritoI love chicken salad. It's my favorite dish
- Para hacer una ensalada de pollo deliciosa, necesitarás pollo cocido, lechuga fresca y aderezoTo make a delicious chicken salad, you will need cooked chicken, fresh lettuce, and dressing
- Quiero una ensalada de pollo, por favor.I want a chicken salad, please.
- La ensalada de pollo está muy fresca.The chicken salad is very fresh.
- ¿Hiciste ensalada de pollo para el almuerzo?Did you make chicken salad for lunch?
Example conversation
María and Javier are deciding what to order at a cafe.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué vas a pedir hoy?Javier, what are you going to order today?
- JavierCreo que pediré una ensalada de pollo.I think I'll order a chicken salad.
- MaríaEsa es una opción muy saludable.That is a very healthy option.
- JavierSí, y me gusta mucho el aderezo.Yes, and I really like the dressing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ensalada, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
