gallo
/ˈɡaʝo/
gallo is the Spanish word for rooster.
gallo is the most common and widespread term used to refer to a rooster or cock.
What does it mean word for word?
The word gallo literally means 'rooster'.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɡaʝo/.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, saying someone has a gallo in their voice refers to the sudden, high-pitched voice crack that happens during puberty.
- While gallo is the bird, the female counterpart is gallina, but the term gallina is also widely used as an idiom to call someone a 'coward'.
- In Mexico, calling a person un gallo can describe someone who is a maverick or a highly skilled expert in a specific field.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira ese gallo tan bonito!Look at that beautiful rooster!
- El gallito canta cada mañana al salir el sol.The little rooster sings every morning when the sun rises.
- El gallo canta muy temprano.The rooster crows very early.
- Vi un gallo en la granja.I saw a rooster on the farm.
- Ese gallo es de color rojo.That rooster is red in color.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are visiting a farm.
- AlejandroMira ese gallo tan grande.Look at that big rooster.
- MaríaSí, es muy bonito.Yes, it is very pretty.
- AlejandroCreo que el gallo quiere pelear.I think the rooster wants to fight.
- MaríaMejor alejémonos de ahí.We better move away from there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gallo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
