tiras de pollo
/tiɾas de poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chicken strips" is translated into Spanish as tiras de pollo.
The phrase refers to long, thin pieces of chicken breast that are usually breaded and fried.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, tiras de pollo is the most commonly used term. In Mexico, the phrase pechugas de pollo empanizadas is used to refer to breaded chicken strips.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɾas de poʝo/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, pollo can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is naive or easily fooled.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, these are called fingers de pollo, borrowing the English word 'fingers' to describe the shape.
- The Spanish word pollo comes from the Latin pullus, which originally meant any 'animal young' regardless of the species.
Examples in context
- Quisiera ordenar tiras de polloI would like to order chicken strips
- En este restaurante, ofrecemos deliciosas tiras de pollo empanizadas.In this restaurant, we offer delicious breaded chicken strips.
- Vamos a preparar unas tiritas de pollo para la cena de esta noche.Let's make some chicken strips for dinner tonight.
- Me gustan las tiras de pollo.I like chicken strips.
- ¿Venden tiras de pollo aquí?Do they sell chicken strips here?
- Quiero unas tiras de pollo con papas.I want some chicken strips with fries.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are ordering food at a fast food restaurant.
- Mateo¿Qué quieres comer, Elena?What do you want to eat, Elena?
- ElenaPrefiero las tiras de pollo.I prefer the chicken strips.
- MateoYo voy a pedir una hamburguesa.I am going to order a burger.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a la caja.Perfect, let's go to the counter.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
