pollitos
/poʝitos/from spelling rules
The English word "chicks" is translated into Spanish as pollitos.
pollitos refers specifically to young birds that have recently hatched from eggs.
Which one should you use?
While pollitos refers specifically to chickens, crías is a more general term for the young of any animal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is pollito. The plural form pollitos is used for both male and female chicks.
How do you pronounce it?
/poʝitos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, pollitos is used as a term of endearment for children or babies, similar to the English 'sweetie'.
- The word pollo shares a linguistic root with the English word 'poultry', as both derive from the Latin word pullus, meaning 'young bird'.
- In some regions, pollito can be used colloquially to describe someone who is naive or easily fooled.
Examples in context
- En la granja, cuidamos a los pollos hasta que crecen y se convierten en gallinas.At the farm, we take care of the chicks until they grow and become hens.
- Los pequeños pollitos tienen plumas amarillas y son muy lindos.The little chicks have yellow feathers and are very cute.
- ¡Mira esos polluelos tan adorables en el jardín!Look at those adorable chicks in the garden!
- Los pollitos son muy amarillos.The chicks are very yellow.
- Hay cinco pollitos en el nido.There are five chicks in the nest.
- Los pollitos tienen mucha hambre.The chicks are very hungry.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting a small farm.
- Daniel¿Ves esos pollitos en la granja?Do you see those chicks on the farm?
- ElenaSí, son muy lindos, Daniel.Yes, they are very cute, Daniel.
- DanielLos pollitos están durmiendo ahora.The chicks are sleeping now.
- ElenaQué paz transmiten.They transmit such peace.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
