gallinita de Cornualles
/ɡaʝinita de koɾnwaʝes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cornish hen" is translated into Spanish as gallinita de Cornualles.
This phrase refers to a small breed of chicken raised for meat.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaʝinita de koɾnwaʝes/
Did you know?
- The word gallinita uses the diminutive suffix -ita, which in Spanish can be used not just to describe size, but to express affection or a sense of cuteness toward the animal.
- In some Latin American markets, small chickens are sold as pollitos regardless of breed, whereas gallinita suggests a specific type of poultry often reserved for gourmet plating.
- While gallinita de Cornualles is the literal translation, many Spanish-speaking regions simply use pollo joven or pollo cornish to avoid the diminutive form in professional culinary contexts.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are planning a dinner menu.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué quieres cenar hoy?Alejandro, what do you want for dinner today?
- AlejandroPodríamos preparar una gallinita de Cornualles.We could prepare a cornish hen.
- ElenaMe parece una idea excelente.That sounds like an excellent idea.
- AlejandroEntonces iré a comprarla ahora.Then I will go buy it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
